| appeal |
a serious and sincere request for help. |
| bid |
an offer to buy something at a certain price or to do a job for a certain price. |
| effective |
able to make happen or change something. |
| hunch |
to lift up or arch into a hump. |
| hydrant |
an upright pipe with a valve from which water can be drawn from a water main. |
| imitate |
to copy the actions of; try to be like. |
| mummy |
a dead body that has been preserved with special chemicals and wrapped in cloth. The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummies. |
| pad |
a piece of soft material used as cushioning for protection or comfort. |
| pleasant |
nice; enjoyable. |
| proceed |
to move forward after a stop. |
| reluctance |
a state of unwillingness or disinclination, often arising from uncertainty or doubt. |
| remote |
at a far distance in space or time. |
| solemn |
serious in appearance, sound, or mood. |
| thoroughly |
completely; throughout. |
| vision |
the ability to see; sight. |