| artificial |
made by human beings; not natural. |
| entry |
an act or instance of going or coming in. |
| groggy |
confused, dizzy, or feeling unable to wake up. |
| guarantee |
a promise, especially in writing, that something one has bought will work properly. If it does not, the seller or maker must either repair or replace it. |
| kindle |
to build or start (a fire). |
| mood |
the way a person feels at a certain time. |
| parole |
the release of a prisoner before the time of punishment is finished. Prisoners who are given parole have behaved well in prison. When on parole, they must obey certain rules. |
| property |
all of one's possessions taken as a whole, or a part of those possessions. |
| ransom |
the payment demanded in return for setting a kidnapped person free, or the act of setting someone free by paying the price demanded. |
| rapid |
happening in a short or brief time. |
| sacrifice |
the act of giving up something of great value to show loyalty or deep affection. |
| selection |
the act of choosing one thing from a group. |
| threat |
a statement that harm or punishment will follow. |
| waddle |
to walk using short steps while rocking from side to side. |
| whisper |
to speak in a soft, low tone. |