A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb.

Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily.

Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.

Associated with the base of an organism or structure; of a minimal level that is necessary for maintaining the health or life of an organism.

Shaped like an egg.

slightly drunk, fuddled, staggering, foolish as a result of drinking alcoholic beverages

a ruminant, of the genus Giraffa, of the African savannah with long legs and highly elongated neck, which make it the tallest living animal; yellow fur patterned with dark spots, often in the form of a network; and two or more short, skin-covered horns, so-called; strictly speaking the horn-like projections are ossicones.

simple past tense and past participle of assure; to make sure and secure; ensure.

plural of dormouse; any of several species of small, mostly European rodents of the family Gliridae; also called Myoxidae or Muscardinidae by some taxonomists.

having existed for so great a period of time that its longevity cannot be expressed.

grandmother; a mother of someone's parent.

To keep back; to retain; to keep in store for future or special use.

of land, etc.: capable of growing abundant crops; productive.

having no end.