| achievement |
something achieved through hard work, courage, or skill. |
| beloved |
cherished and adored. |
| closely |
carefully and with attention. |
| deadline |
a date or time by which something must be done. |
| defendant |
a person who is accused or sued in a court of law. |
| feeble |
without strength; weak in body or mind. |
| improvement |
a change that makes something better than it was. |
| intelligent |
having a great ability to reason and understand. |
| lug |
to pull, lift, or carry with a great effort. |
| murmur |
to make a soft, muffled, continuous sound. |
| physics |
the science that deals with matter and energy, their qualities, and the relationships between them. It includes the study of light, heat, sound, electricity, and force. (The word is used with a singular verb.) |
| smock |
a loose, light jacket, coat, or other similar garment, that is worn over clothing to protect it from soil, paint, or damage. |
| supporter |
one who agrees with an idea, person, or group and wants it to succeed. |
| tickle |
to touch or poke so as to cause a tingling feeling or laughter. |
| upstairs |
on or toward an upper floor; up the stairs. |