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Week 16
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| arrest | to stop from further |
| brood | to think about moodily for a long period of time; to ponder |
| coax | to persuade or urge gently |
| fledgling | a bird that has just developed the feathers necessary for flight; hence, anyone lacking experience |
| homely | pertaining to home life; simple; plain |
| prosperous | having good fortune; thriving, successful |
| receptive | taking in or considering, as ideas |
| shrill | sharp, high-pitched, piercing |
| snug | peacefully secure; comfortable, often in a small place |
| spy | to catch sight of; to see; to notice |