veneer
coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood
sprout
produce buds, branches, or germinate
dusky
lighted by or as if by twilight
wastrel
someone who dissipates resources self-indulgently
hoard
a secret store of valuables or money
mischievous
naughtily or annoyingly playful
grove
a small growth of trees without underbrush
spry
moving quickly and lightly
foliage
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
stall
small area set off by walls for special use
tranquil
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
plumage
the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
vicious
having the nature of vice
booth
a small shop at a fair; for selling goods or entertainment
stunt
check the growth or development of
headstrong
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
bevy
a flock of birds (especially when gathered close together on the ground)
mope
be apathetic, gloomy, or dazed
obstinate
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
prank
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
mature
having reached full natural growth or development
sullen
showing a brooding ill humor
miser
a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)
