| behalf |
support; aid (used with "in" or "on" and followed by "of"). |
| consult |
to look to for advice or information. |
| crease |
a fold or dent made by heat or pressure. |
| distinguished |
known for excellence; admired. |
| dormant |
asleep, or in a state of rest that is similar to sleep. |
| enthrall |
to hold the complete attention of; fascinate. |
| faulty |
having imperfections, flaws, or defects. |
| functional |
serving a purpose or able to serve the intended purpose. |
| notify |
to tell about; give notice of. |
| plaintiff |
one who initiates a lawsuit against another. (Cf. defendant.) |
| recommend |
to present as something that one can have confidence in; present as something good. |
| refrain1 |
to hold oneself back; to not enter into a particular action; desist; forbear (often followed by "from"). |
| revelation |
the act of revealing. |
| slaughter |
the killing and butchering of animals for food. |
| spasm |
a sudden uncontrolled contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. |