| conversation |
talk between people. |
| core |
the hard center part of certain fruits. |
| difficulty |
the condition of being hard to do. |
| downward |
toward a lower place or condition. |
| grope |
to feel about or feel one's way with the hands. |
| grudge |
anger that is held onto for a long time. |
| grumble |
to complain in a low voice. |
| heave |
to push up or out with great effort. |
| humble |
not proud; modest. |
| illegal |
against the law or rules; not lawful. |
| reservoir |
a place where water is collected and stored. Towns and cities often have reservoirs for their water supply. |
| slight |
small in amount or degree. |
| snicker |
to laugh in a sly and partly restrained way. |
| strongly |
with great certainty or passion. |
| uppermost |
highest in place, rank, importance, or influence. |