| chairman |
a man who is in charge of a meeting or committee. |
| commissioner |
the head of a government department. |
| crutch |
a support used to help injured people walk. A crutch is a pole with a padded top that rests under the arm. |
| dialogue |
a talk between two or more people or between characters in a play, film, or novel. |
| fascinate |
to attract and hold the attention and interest of. |
| froth |
any collection of bubbles formed on a liquid. |
| fume |
(often plural) a vapor, smoke, or odor that is not pleasant or healthy. |
| hurricane |
a powerful storm with heavy rains and winds that blow in a circle at 73 miles per hour or more. |
| narrate |
to tell the tale or give an account of; relate. |
| request |
the act of asking for something. |
| response |
a written or spoken answer; reply. |
| squelch |
to intimidate or silence, as with a crushing reply. |
| squirm |
to twist the body about; wriggle. |
| wad |
a small mass or ball. |
| welfare |
a state of health, happiness, and good fortune. |