| concussion |
a violent shaking or heavy blow; shock. |
| diplomat |
a person whose job is to handle relations with the governments of other countries. |
| dormitory |
a building with many bedrooms, often lived in by students. Many colleges have dormitories. |
| frequently |
often; many times. |
| gadget |
a small tool or device with a clever design or unusual use. |
| melt |
to change from a solid to a liquid state through heat or pressure. |
| permanent |
lasting or meant to last for a very long time; everlasting. |
| pout |
to show unhappy feelings with an expression of the face. When children pout, they often push out their lips. |
| ramble |
to wander or stroll without any particular goal; roam. |
| retire |
to give up a job or career. |
| senator |
a member of a senate, a governmental body that serves in the making of laws for a state or country. |
| shrug |
to raise the shoulders to show one does not know, does not care, or is not responsible. |
| talon |
a claw of a bird or animal. |
| till1 |
until. |
| unable |
not having the power, skill, or means needed to do something; not able. |