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con • cus • sion n., strong shaking; collision. John’s head hit the cement with such force that he suffered a concussion.

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slack • en v., lessen; let up. “Slacken that rope before it snaps!” cried Petunia.

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surge v., suddenly push forward in a violent way. The waves surged forward into the weakened dock.

bear v., carry; transport. The crew will bear the cargo to the warehouse. bore, past tense

ap • pa • ra • tus n., machine; instrument. Gina knows how to fix the ship’s apparatus.

im • mense adj., very large; enormous. The immense tower loomed over the island.

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tu • mul • tu • ous adj., wild and disorderly. The tumultuous crowd stormed the exits of the hall. tumultuously, adv.

re • si • lient adj., flexible and springy. The resilient mesh showed no sign of damage from the goat’s rampage.

sa • vor v., take great pleasure in. I savored every bite of the delicious meal.