| balm |
a soothing, healing ointment, often fragrant. |
| dialect |
a form of a language that is spoken in a specific region or by a specific group of people. |
| element |
a part of any whole. |
| expressive |
full of feeling or meaning. |
| garrison |
a military force that is located in a fort, village, or similar place. |
| hulk |
an old ship that no longer is in use. |
| ignite |
to cause to begin burning; set on fire. |
| inanimate |
not having or showing the characteristics associated with life; lifeless. |
| kernel |
the most basic part of something; the heart of the matter; core. |
| mortgage |
a written agreement by which a bank or other institution agrees to lend money so that one can buy a property. The bank holds a claim to this property until the money is paid back. |
| mystify |
to confuse or puzzle, often on purpose. |
| principle |
a basic law or truth on which action or behavior is based. |
| pun |
a humorous play on words based on two words that are close in sound but different in meaning. |
| simulation |
something that imitates or resembles, or the fact of resemblance itself. |
| sprawl |
to lie, sit, or fall with the arms and legs spread out in a loose or relaxed way. |