| beholder |
one who looks or sees. |
| cultivation |
the act of preparing and improving. |
| deadline |
a date or time by which something must be done. |
| disaster |
a sudden event causing much damage or suffering. |
| fee |
an amount of money requested or paid for a service. |
| heckle |
to bother a public speaker or performer by saying rude things or asking annoying questions. |
| italicize |
to print in italic type. |
| mutate |
to display or cause to display a physical trait or characteristic that is different from one's parent or parents as a result of a change within a gene or chromosome. |
| reputation |
the level of respect with which a person is thought of by others. |
| rind |
a thick, firm outer layer or covering. Oranges, lemons, melons, and some cheeses have rinds. |
| sizzle |
to make the hissing or crackling sound of frying fat or oils. |
| squish |
to make a splashing or spluttering sound when squeezed or walked on, as mud. |
| triumph |
the winning of a great victory or success. |
| unless |
except on the condition that. |
| waddle |
to walk using short steps while rocking from side to side. |