atlas |
a book of maps, tables, or charts. |
concussion |
a violent shaking or heavy blow; shock. |
coupon |
a small, printed slip of paper that gives someone a discount, admission to a performance, or a chance to win a prize. |
decoration |
something used to decorate or to make something else more beautiful. |
devote |
to give to a purpose; dedicate. |
gleam |
a small or brief flash or beam of light. |
gush |
to flood out in large amounts and with great force; spurt. |
idol |
a statue or image of a god that is used as an object of worship. |
immediate |
happening right away; instant. |
manager |
the person who controls a business or acts as the leader of a plan or project. |
pluck |
to grab with the fingers and pull off; pick. |
prosper |
to be successful or have good luck; thrive. |
quaint |
pleasant in an old-fashioned way. |
radar |
the use of radio waves to track the location, distance, and speed of faraway objects. Waves are sent out and then picked up again when they bounce back after hitting some object. |
solo |
a performance by one person. |