| coax |
to get someone to do something by gentle urging. |
| communicate |
to make known. |
| contractor |
a person who signs an agreement to carry out a particular job at a certain price and also to supply necessary things for the job. A contractor often hires, supervises, and pays other people to help or to do the work. A person in charge of building or repairing a house is often a contractor. |
| fiber |
a small, thin part of a plant, animal, or mineral that is shaped like a thread. |
| gasp |
a sudden, brief taking in of air through the mouth, because of surprise or difficulty breathing. |
| grove |
a small group of trees. |
| independent |
not ruled by another; ruling oneself. |
| marvelous |
causing wonder or amazement. |
| retrieve |
to bring or get back; recover. |
| scrub |
to clean by rubbing hard. |
| therapist |
one who specializes in treating people with psychological, emotional, or social problems. |
| thrive |
to do well or be successful. |
| unison |
(used with "in") speaking all at the same time, or singing at the same time in the same pitch. |
| waddle |
to walk using short steps while rocking from side to side. |
| youngster |
a young person; child. |