| deafen |
to cause the loss of hearing or make unable to hear. |
| deputy |
a person appointed to assist and sometimes act in the place of someone else. |
| drought |
a long period with little or no rain. |
| ensure |
to make certain; cause to be a certainty. |
| fleece |
the wool of an animal, usually a sheep. |
| gully |
a deep cut or ditch in the land made by running water. |
| headquarters |
(used with a singular or plural verb) the main office of any organization. |
| literature |
writings that have lasting value. Literature includes stories, poems, plays, and essays. |
| massage |
to treat by rubbing, stroking, or kneading the body. |
| prickly |
full of small, sharp points. |
| single |
only one. |
| soar |
to fly or glide in a swift, easy way and at a very great height. |
| sweeten |
to cause to be sweet or sweeter in taste. |
| twine |
sturdy string that is made by twisting two or more strands together. |
| welfare |
a state of health, happiness, and good fortune. |