| axis |
a real or imaginary line through the center of an object, around which the object turns. |
| banker1 |
an owner or high level employee of an institution where money is kept safe, exchanged, or lent. |
| conspiracy |
a secret agreement among two or more people to do something wrong or illegal; plot. |
| convenient |
easily used for someone's needs, purposes, or comfort; useful. |
| disorder |
lack of organization or arrangement. |
| faint |
weak or slight. |
| forgive |
to excuse or pardon. |
| jeopardy |
danger of harm, death, or loss; at risk. |
| negligent |
not showing proper concern; careless. |
| pneumonia |
a serious disease in which the lungs become swollen and painful and fill with liquid. Pneumonia is caused by viruses or bacteria. |
| relieve |
to make less painful or troubling; ease. |
| roost |
a perch on which birds rest or sleep, or a place containing such perches. |
| shrill |
having a high, sharp sound. |
| soot |
a fine, black powder made during burning. Soot collects in chimneys or is carried into the air in smoke. |
| sulk |
to express anger or bad humor by being silent or distant. |