| availability |
the condition of being ready and able to be used. |
| drench |
to soak, or wet completely. |
| expertise |
a high level of knowledge or skill. |
| flinch |
to draw away suddenly in pain or fear. |
| gasoline |
a liquid that burns, used mainly as fuel for engines. Gasoline is made from petroleum. |
| guardian |
a person who guards or protects. |
| motherhood |
the state of being a female parent. |
| popular |
liked or enjoyed by many people. |
| predicament |
a difficult or dangerous situation with a solution that may be hard to find. |
| scrap1 |
a small bit, such as a piece left over or thrown away. |
| sliver |
a small, thin splinter of wood or glass that has broken off. |
| stubborn |
not willing to accept change, help, or control; obstinate. |
| tick1 |
the repeated clicking sound of a watch or clock. |
| torture |
the intentional causing of great physical or emotional pain to a person or animal. |
| ware |
(usually plural) a thing or things offered for sale. |