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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Clutch: | To grab something tightly or eagerly. |
| Crouch: | To lower the body, bending the knees and leaning forward. |
| prodigy: | A person, especially a young person, with exceptional abilities or talents. |
| sidekick: | A close friend or follower. |
| periscope: | A tool used to see things that would otherwise be hidden or obstructed. |
| stagecoach: | A large, closed horse drawn vehicle used to carry passengers and/or mail in the olden days. |
| liable: | Likely to do or be something. |
| Gesture: | The use of movement to express thought. |
| Down Syndrome: | A disorder that causes physical and mental characteristics. |
| Ventriloquist: | A person that controls dummies. |
| Glockenspiels: | Musical instrument played with light hammers. |
| Reputation: | Beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something. |
| Pageant: | A competition for young women in which they are judged on their beauty and other qualities. |
| Gutter: | The edge of a road where rain flows away, An open pipe, usually at the lower edge of a roof, that collects and carries away rain. |
| Dash: | A race over a short distance. |