| heroine |
a woman who is looked up to for her good character or fine actions. [1/2 definitions] |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| huddle |
to meet in a small, close group to discuss. [1/5 definitions] |
| impala |
an African antelope with long legs and reddish brown fur. Male impalas have long, curved horns. Impalas can jump up to ten feet in the air, higher than any other kind of antelope. |
| institute |
an organization set up to provide a service or support a cause. [1/4 definitions] |
| language |
a particular system used by people of the same nation, region, or group to communicate with one another. [1/3 definitions] |
| lose |
to be unable to keep (something) up to a certain level. [1/5 definitions] |
| mail1 |
the system set up to send and deliver letters, packages and other items; postal system. [1/4 definitions] |
| make |
to add up to. [1/11 definitions] |
| message |
spoken or written information sent from one person or group to another. [1/4 definitions] |
| modernize |
to make modern; bring up to date. [1/2 definitions] |
| overcome |
to catch up to and then go beyond. [1/3 definitions] |
| overhaul |
to catch up to; overtake in a race. [1/3 definitions] |
| pantyhose |
thin stockings for women that cover the feet, legs, and the lower body up to the waist. |
| sour |
not up to the usual standard; poor. [1/7 definitions] |
| surrender |
to give oneself up to someone or something; submit. [1/3 definitions] |
| take a bow |
to come forward or stand up to receive applause, recognition, or praise. |
| through |
up to and including. [1/13 definitions] |
| till1 |
up to the time when; until. [1/3 definitions] |
| total |
to amount or add up to. [1/5 definitions] |
| until |
up to the time when. [2/5 definitions] |