| convince |
to cause to believe or accept (often followed by "of"). |
| crouch |
to lower the body close to the ground by bending the legs. A cat about to pounce crouches, as does a person getting ready to run in a race. |
| degree |
a stage or step in a course of action. |
| discontent |
not satisfied; unhappy. |
| emotion |
a strong feeling such as joy, hatred, sorrow, or fear. When one feels an emotion, there are physical changes such as an increase in pulse, crying, or trembling. |
| extension |
the act of making longer in size or length of time. |
| garb |
clothes, especially those characteristic of a particular profession, way of life, or the like. |
| obedience |
the condition or quality of being willing to follow rules or orders. |
| opponent |
one who fights, plays, or takes a position against another. |
| prey |
an animal that is hunted or caught for food, usually by another animal. Certain plants catch prey as well. |
| rapid |
happening in a short or brief time. |
| security |
freedom from fear or danger; safety. |
| tick1 |
the repeated clicking sound of a watch or clock. |
| tuft |
a group or clump of long strands that are attached at one end and loose at the other. Yarn, hair, and grass are some strands that can form tufts. |
| within |
in the inner part of; inside. |