| current |
of or happening in the present time. |
| describe |
to tell or write about; create a picture of in words. |
| disguise |
to change or hide the looks of in order to prevent recognition. |
| gash |
a long and deep cut, such as a wound. |
| lash1 |
a whip or the striking part of a whip. |
| minor |
less important or serious than others of the same kind. |
| omen |
something that is believed to be a sign of future good or evil. |
| pamper |
to treat or please with too much care or attention; spoil. |
| prickle |
a small, sharp, pointed growth or extension, such as a plant thorn. |
| reality |
the state or quality of actually existing. |
| source |
the start or cause of something. |
| spank |
to hit with the open hand or a hard object as punishment. |
| starch |
a white food substance found in many foods. |
| term |
a word or phrase for something that might be known only by people who have a particular job, interest, or hobby. |
| tick1 |
the repeated clicking sound of a watch or clock. |