elect |
to choose by means of voting. |
extra |
more than is expected or usual. |
firm1 |
not soft. |
grand |
splendid in size or appearance. |
jar |
a round container with a wide mouth. A jar is often made of glass and has a lid. |
journey |
a long trip from one place to another. |
lock |
a device used to prevent people from taking something or to keep something closed. |
pierce |
to pass or go through with or as if with something sharp; penetrate. |
runner |
a person who is moving along quickly on his or her feet, or a person who races on foot. |
shelf |
a thin, flat piece of wood, metal, or other material that is attached to a wall or set into a piece of furniture. Shelves are used to hold books, dishes, and other things. |
tease |
to make fun of or try to annoy in a playful or cruel way. |
towel |
a piece of soft cloth or paper used to dry the face, body, dishes, or other things. |
tune |
the notes that make up a piece of music. |
useful |
having a practical use or purpose. |
zone |
an area that is separate or different from other areas because of a particular environment, use, or some other special quality. |