| ambitious |
having or showing a strong desire to succeed. |
| attention |
the concentration of one's mind on something. |
| blurt |
to say suddenly and without thought (usually followed by "out"). |
| cancer |
a disease in which certain cells divide and grow much faster than they normally do. |
| circular |
having a round shape or outline. |
| commissioner |
the head of a government department. |
| costly |
having a high price or value. |
| destruction |
the act of ruining completely or destroying. |
| divorce |
to use the law to bring an end to a marriage with (someone). |
| handicap |
anything that makes things harder or keeps one from doing better. |
| improve |
to make better. |
| opportunity |
a chance for a better situation. |
| tick1 |
the repeated clicking sound of a watch or clock. |
| tour |
to journey from place to place. |
| trough |
a long narrow open container used for serving food or water to animals. |