| brink |
the edge or brim of a slope or cliff. |
| complain |
to express pain, sadness, or unhappy feelings about something. |
| crutch |
a support used to help injured people walk. A crutch is a pole with a padded top that rests under the arm. |
| defensive |
used to protect or guard against attack. |
| dismiss |
to send away or allow to go away. |
| elder |
born earlier; older. |
| electrician |
one whose job is to install or repair electrical equipment. |
| frequency |
the number of times something happens within a certain period of time. |
| nuzzle |
to touch, push, or rub the nose against. |
| organization |
the quality of being carefully arranged or ordered. |
| persuade |
to cause to do something by using reason or argument. |
| professional |
a person who has or shows skill in a particular field, especially one who is paid for work in this field. |
| residential |
used as a home or as a place for homes. |
| spouse |
a husband or wife in a marriage. |
| strategic |
related to the planning of a series of actions that are meant to lead to a large goal, especially in war. |