| applause |
the clapping of hands in approval. |
| appoint |
to name to a particular office or duty. |
| coupon |
a small, printed slip of paper that gives someone a discount, admission to a performance, or a chance to win a prize. |
| economist |
a person who is an expert in the study of economics. |
| frantic |
very excited by worry or fear; frenzied. |
| frustrate |
to prevent from happening or being done. |
| payment |
an amount that is paid. |
| phase |
a particular stage in a cycle of development or process of change. |
| plump |
full and round in shape; chubby. |
| previous |
coming just before another. |
| situation |
state of affairs; circumstances. |
| squirt |
to be shot out in a thin jet; spurt. |
| touch |
to put one's hand or fingers on in order to feel. |
| twitch |
to move or pull with a quick, sudden motion; jerk. |
| uphold |
to support or decide in favor of, when faced with a challenge. |