vocabulary

4. causing laughter because of absurdity; provoking or deserving derision; ridiculous; laughable:
5. natural or unexpected changes
8. unspoken, implied
10. any huge marine animal, as the whale
11. murmur, whispering sound
15. made gestures when speaking to show strong feeling
16. offer, suggest
19. projecting part of a fortification
20. having strong sinews

1. climbing awkwardly
2. lively expression
3. to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely:
6. lacking the ability to express oneself, especially in clear and effective speech:
7. lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.
9. disposed to, engaged in, or involving revolt against authority.
12. timid; timorous; fearful.
13. spiraled stem used for attachment
14. brazenly obvious
17. support on which a lever pivots
18. proscribed by society as improper or unacceptable: