| absolutely |
totally; completely. |
| bloom |
to produce flowers. |
| brim |
the top edge of a hollow object such as a cup; rim. |
| dangle |
to hang or swing loosely. |
| department |
a separate part of a large organization, such as a government, school, or business. |
| direct |
to give instructions that lead or guide. |
| feud |
anger, unfriendliness, or fighting between families or other related groups that lasts for a long time. |
| handful |
the amount that can be held in a single hand. |
| judgment |
an opinion formed after carefully studying all of the information. |
| nursery |
a room where babies or young children sleep or play. |
| obtain |
to get; gain. |
| remark |
a comment or short statement. |
| researcher |
one who does careful, dedicated study of something in order to gain information about it or solve a problem. |
| stale |
having lost its taste or moisture; not fresh. |
| wither |
to dry up or wilt. |