| clench |
to close tightly shut. |
| fertile |
producing or able to produce farm crops or other plant life. |
| fowl |
a bird such as a chicken that is raised for its eggs or meat. Ducks, geese, and turkeys are also domestic fowl. |
| furthermore |
besides; in addition; moreover. |
| goblin |
a small, ugly creature in fairy tales that does evil or mischief to humans. |
| hassle |
something that bothers or troubles someone in a small way. |
| idol |
a statue or image of a god that is used as an object of worship. |
| improve |
to make better. |
| media |
the means of distributing information to large numbers of people, through newspapers, magazines, radio, and television. |
| overlap |
to cover or go over part of. |
| perfume |
a liquid, made from flowers, herbs, or other substances that has a pleasant smell. Perfume is put on the body. |
| politician |
a person who holds a government office. |
| prove |
to show to be true or correct. |
| queasy |
feeling sick to one's stomach. |
| quiver1 |
to shake with very small, quick movements. |