| ancient |
very old; existing for many years. |
| blurt |
to say suddenly and without thought (usually followed by "out"). |
| chilly |
causing a cool feeling that is uncomfortable. |
| cocoon |
a covering made by young insects and some other arthropods to protect themselves while they change from a pupa into an adult. Some spiders make cocoons to hide their eggs. |
| collapse |
to fall down; give way; cave in. |
| embroider |
to make or decorate with needlework. |
| expect |
to hope for or look forward to. |
| fairly |
in a just or honest way. |
| guarantee |
a promise, especially in writing, that something one has bought will work properly. If it does not, the seller or maker must either repair or replace it. |
| identity |
all of those things by which a person or thing is known or is considered as being. |
| lifeline |
an anchored line or rope thrown to support a person in danger of drowning or falling. |
| remote |
at a far distance in space or time. |
| risk |
a chance of getting hurt or losing something. |
| tramp |
to walk with heavy steps. |
| whine |
to make a long, high cry that expresses pain, complaint, or fear. |