| applaud |
to clap the hands in approval. |
| astonishment |
great surprise or amazement. |
| basin |
an open, shallow bowl used to hold water for washing. |
| competition |
the process or act of trying to win. |
| detect |
to discover or notice. |
| eventually |
at a future time; in the end; finally. |
| heed |
to give one's attention to; listen to; take notice of. |
| merriment |
lighthearted and happy enjoyment, especially in the company of others; gaiety; mirth. |
| popular |
liked or enjoyed by many people. |
| removal |
the act or process of removing. |
| respectable |
displaying good breeding, manners, or character. |
| respond |
to answer or give a reply, in words or otherwise. |
| rink |
a smooth surface of ice used for ice skating or ice hockey. |
| rotary |
turning or able to turn on an axis. |
| wit |
(often plural) the ability to understand, think, or know. |