| 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. |