| blunt |
having a dull edge or point; not sharp. |
| bluster |
to blow in a strong and noisy way. |
| cackle |
sharp, broken laughter. |
| crude |
natural; raw. |
| distance |
the measure of space between things, places, or points in time. |
| divorce |
to use the law to bring an end to a marriage with (someone). |
| earnings |
money received as pay; wages. |
| expertise |
a high level of knowledge or skill. |
| landlord |
a man or woman who rents property to others. |
| militia |
a group of trained citizens who are not soldiers but can serve as members of the military in an emergency. |
| mummy |
a dead body that has been preserved with special chemicals and wrapped in cloth. The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummies. |
| playoff |
in sports, final or extra games or rounds to settle a tie or decide a championship. |
| prickly |
full of small, sharp points. |
| resident |
a person who lives in a particular place. |
| sense |
to be or become aware of; perceive. |