| coastal |
of, at, or near the land next to the ocean. |
| flinch |
to draw away suddenly in pain or fear. |
| grave1 |
a hole dug in the ground where a dead body is buried. |
| heckle |
to bother a public speaker or performer by saying rude things or asking annoying questions. |
| mansion |
a large, grand, expensive home. |
| manufacture |
to make by machine in a large quantity. |
| mongrel |
a plant or animal that is a mix of two or more breeds or kinds. |
| ransom |
the payment demanded in return for setting a kidnapped person free, or the act of setting someone free by paying the price demanded. |
| reaction |
an action or response to something that has happened or has been done. |
| recover |
to get back. |
| scholar |
a person who has much knowledge, usually acquired from research and study. |
| spend |
to pay out. |
| state |
the condition of a person or thing. |
| thrive |
to do well or be successful. |
| twinge |
a sudden, sharp pain that does not last long. |