1. to burn or glow in an unsteady way : to produce an unsteady light 2.to appear or pass briefly or quickly
flicker
easily broken or damaged
delicate or fragile
a soft material that is made mostly from wood and is used in making paper
pulp
to fail to catch or hold the ball
fumble
the tough outer skin of some fruits
rind
1. thick and strong 2. having a large body that is wide with fat or muscles 3. brave and strong; forceful and determined
stout
a sharp, hollow sound
clop
1. to make a quiet crying sound 2. to complain in a weak or annoying way
whimper
1. attractive and made up of small or fine parts 2. very carefully and beautifully made
delicate
1. having an unpleasantly soft or weak quality : not firm or stiff 2. feeling very tired
limp
to move or push in a fast, awkward, and often rude way
barge
to walk slowly and heavily because you are tired or working very hard
trudge
a cage or small building in which chickens or other small animals are kept
coop
to press or squeeze (something) so that it is no longer flat or smooth
crumple
to speak with many pauses and repetitions because you have a speech problem or because you are very nervous, frightened, etc.
stammer
1. to walk in a uneasy way because of an injury 2. to go or continue slowly or with difficulty
limp
any one of a series of ridges on the neck of some stringed musical instruments (such as a guitar)
fret
the most important or basic part of something
core
to move slowly with the body close to the ground
creep
not stretched or held in a tight position
slack
a tube, pipe, or hole out of which a liquid flows
spout
1. to pour out or come out quickly and suddenly 2. to move at a fast speed for a short distance
spurt
awkward and clumsy
gawky
a brief time when it rains very hard: a sudden downpour
cloudburst
water in the form of very small drops floating in the air or falling as rain
mist
the hard middle part of a fruit
pit
1. to make the sound that a sheep or goat makes 2. to speak or complain in an annoying way
bleat
1. an intense and dangerous fire 2. a very bright area of light or color
blaze
1. to move in a smooth way 2. to fly without engine power
glide
1. a) to show or feel anger b) to say (something) in an angry way
fume
very playful or lively
frisky
1. to search for something by reaching or touching with your fingers in an awkward or clumsy way 2. to handle something in an awkward or clumsy way
fumble
1. a hole in the ground usually made by digging 2. a large, deep hole in the ground from which stones or minerals are dug out
pit
1. to make a low, heavy, continuous sound or series of sounds 2. to move along with a low, heavy, continuous sound
rumble
stopping often because of not being sure about what to say or do : not steady
halting
1. to worry or be concerned 2. to eat into or wear away
fret
a strange person who you strongly dislike
creep
smoke or gas that smells unpleasant
fume
1. a bunch of stalks and ears of grain that are tied together after being cut 2. a group of things fastened together
sheaf
a large amount of a material (such as hay or wool) that is pressed together tightly and often tied or wrapped
bale
a large boat that has a flat bottom and that is used to carry goods in harbors and on rivers and canals
barge
the inner, juicy part of a fruit or vegetable
pulp
1. not graceful; lacking skill 2. difficult to use or handle
awkward
a device that is used to control the flow of water from a pipe
faucet
the central part of something
core
to make a quick series of short loud sounds
clatter
1. a) to shoot out a liquid with force b) to flow out with force 2. to say or talk about (something) in a way that is boring or annoying
spout
to give little or no effort or attention to work
slack
tired and ready to fall asleep
drowsy
to cause (something) to stop burning
extinguish
1. having a rough, uneven surface 2. having rough but attractive features 3. strong and determined
rugged
1. used up and no longer useful 2. tired and drained of energy
spent
a sudden strong wind
gust
to make mistakes in doing (something): to not do (something) well or successfully
bungle
moving in a smooth and attractive way
graceful
1. to show anger 2. to move very quickly 3. to be the first one to do something and to show others how to do it
blaze
to make a loud and usually unpleasant sound
blare
1. lacking strength, energy, or freshness because of a need for rest or sleep 2. bored or annoyed by something because you have seen it, heard it, done it, etc., many times or for a long time
weary
to hit your foot on something when you are walking or running so that you fall or almost fall
stumble
1. having less than a normal amount of strength or force: very weak 2. easily damaged or destroyed
frail
a temporary wall, fence, or similar structure that is built to prevent people from entering a place or area
barricade
1. a long, narrow hole that is dug in the ground : ditch 2. a deep, narrow hole in the ground that is used as protection for soldiers
trench
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