| combination |
the result of an act of putting things together or mixing them. |
| contract |
an agreement that is supported by the law. |
| deceit |
the act of lying or cheating. |
| gamble |
to bet money or other things on the way a game, race, or other event will end. |
| halo |
a circle of light shining around the head of a god, an angel, or a saint in a picture. |
| heighten |
to make higher. |
| likelihood |
how probable it is that something will happen. |
| location |
place or position. |
| loft |
an open space or room just under the roof; attic. |
| perch1 |
to rest or come to rest on a branch or bar. |
| persuade |
to cause to do something by using reason or argument. |
| poet |
a person who writes poetry. |
| proverb |
a short, often-used saying that expresses something wise or true. |
| wee |
very small or tiny. |
| whoop |
a loud, high-pitched shout or cry. |