| assistance |
the act of giving aid or support. |
| barren |
not able to produce or support growth. |
| boost |
to raise to a higher position by pushing from below. |
| cautious |
taking care to avoid danger or trouble; careful. |
| common |
associated with all sides or with all members of a group. |
| crank |
a device that moves things in a circle. Cranks have a lever attached at a right angle to the end of an arm that moves in a circle. Cranks are turned by hand or by another arm that connects to the lever. |
| furthermore |
besides; in addition; moreover. |
| gleam |
a small or brief flash or beam of light. |
| greed |
a great desire for more wealth and possessions than one needs or deserves. |
| historical |
based upon history. |
| introduction |
a part at the beginning of something, such as a book, article, or speech, that explains what will follow. |
| naturally |
of course; surely; without a doubt. |
| ridicule |
talk or actions that make unkind fun of someone or something. |
| stencil |
a sheet of some material out of which letters or a pattern has been cut. Paint or ink can pass through stencils to form a design on the surface underneath. |
| wilt |
to lose freshness and become limp. |