mortify (vb)

to cause to feel embarrassed or ashamed

subsidize (vb)

to support financially

competitiveness

the ability to be as good or better than somebody

else

currency

money

mix with (vb)

put together with; combine

giggle

a small laugh

she beamed

she smiled happily

blurt [something] out

to say something suddenly

demolish

tear down, knock down

flee

to run away

cop (n)

policeman

sprouting up

growing quickly; appearing suddenly

an obsession

an idea or thought that a person always thinks about.

I want an iPhone. If only I had an

iPhone! If I had an iPhone I could…

fidgeting

moving nervously or impatiently

transplant (vb)

to move something from one place to another