| barb |
a small, sharp point that sticks out in the opposite direction of the main point or hook, as on an arrow, fishhook, or the like. |
| blame |
to place responsibility on for a mistake or fault. |
| bloom |
to produce flowers. |
| charity |
something given to a person or persons in need. |
| confirm |
to prove or show to be true. |
| dormitory |
a building with many bedrooms, often lived in by students. Many colleges have dormitories. |
| laboratory |
a place used for scientific investigation and experiments. |
| nuclear |
of, or having to do with, or being the nucleus of an atom or a cell. |
| outskirts |
the edges or outlying areas of a city or town. |
| portion |
a part of a whole. |
| shred |
a long strip that is torn or cut off, or almost torn off. |
| slack |
not tight; hanging loose; drooping. |
| spade1 |
a tool shaped like a shovel and used for digging. A spade has a long handle and a flat blade that can be pushed into the ground with a foot. |
| willing |
wanting or agreeing to do something; ready. |
| wipe |
to clean or dry by rubbing lightly with a soft cloth, paper, or one's hand. |