| cluster |
a small, close group of things that are alike. |
| completely |
entirely; absolutely. |
| congratulate |
to praise and express pleasure at the achievement or good luck of. |
| dike |
a dam or high wall built to prevent flooding. |
| gratitude |
the feeling of being thankful; gratefulness. |
| gruff |
low and harsh. |
| lance |
a weapon with a long pole and pointed metal head. |
| pluck |
to grab with the fingers and pull off; pick. |
| poet |
a person who writes poetry. |
| remind |
to cause (someone) to recall something. |
| respond |
to answer or give a reply, in words or otherwise. |
| ridicule |
talk or actions that make unkind fun of someone or something. |
| senior |
having served longer at a job or position. |
| valuable |
worth a lot of money. |
| weep |
to show strong feelings by crying. |