| council |
a group of persons gathered together to discuss or make decisions about public matters. For example, a city council may make laws for or give advice on how to run a city. |
| deafen |
to cause the loss of hearing or make unable to hear. |
| experience |
to go through; feel or know. |
| flare |
to begin to burn brightly (often followed by "up"). |
| preparation |
the act of getting something ready. |
| range |
the two points or limits between which something can vary, or the distance between the limits. |
| residence |
a house or any other place where one lives; home. |
| rhythm |
movement marked by the regular repetition of sounds. |
| rotate |
to cause to turn around on an axis. |
| scrimp |
to save in every way possible; to spend very little. |
| settle |
to finally agree upon or decide. |
| signal |
a movement, action, or device used to communicate instructions, warning, or other information. |
| technical |
having to do with special skills or techniques. |
| tentacle |
a long thin body part on the head or around the mouth of some animals. Tentacles are used for feeling or taking hold of things. |
| underdog |
a person or team that is expected to lose a contest in sports or politics. |