| ammunition |
the objects fired from any weapon, or material that can be exploded. Bullets, bombs, and gunpowder are types of ammunition. |
| echo |
the repeating of a sound caused by the bouncing of sound waves from a surface. |
| lessen |
to become or make smaller in amount or size. |
| manure |
the waste matter of animals, such as cows and horses, used to fertilize the soil and help plants grow. |
| method |
a way of doing something. |
| neither |
not one or the other of two (usually paired with "nor" in a sentence). |
| occupy |
to take and control. |
| parole |
the release of a prisoner before the time of punishment is finished. Prisoners who are given parole have behaved well in prison. When on parole, they must obey certain rules. |
| prank |
a teasing trick; stunt. |
| slang |
very informal speech that is made up of new words, or new meanings of old words. Slang is not appropriate for serious conversation or writing. |
| source |
the start or cause of something. |
| squall |
a sudden, powerful wind that moves in suddenly. Squalls usually bring rain, snow, or sleet. |
| tariff |
a government tax on goods that come into a country; duty. |
| thus |
in this way; so. |
| till1 |
until. |