boost |
to raise to a higher position by pushing from below. |
civic |
of or having to do with citizens or citizenship. |
depend |
to trust or rely (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
eavesdrop |
to listen to other people talk without letting them know. |
garbage |
food or other things that are thrown away; waste. |
illegal |
against the law or rules; not lawful. |
introduction |
a part at the beginning of something, such as a book, article, or speech, that explains what will follow. |
nickname |
a name given to a person, place, or thing in place of the real name. |
realistic |
tending to see things as they really are; practical. |
sense |
to be or become aware of; perceive. |
spur |
a metal piece with a spike that is attached to the heel of a rider's boot. Spurs are used to make a horse go forward. |
swift |
moving or able to move very rapidly. |
tingle |
to have a light stinging or prickly feeling. |
vegetation |
plants or plant life in a particular place. |
wise |
having understanding and good judgment about what is true or good. |