| absent |
not present; away from where one usually is. |
| accuse |
to blame for or charge with a crime or something wrong. |
| aircraft |
any machine that can fly through the air, such as an airplane, helicopter, glider, or balloon. |
| coupon |
a small, printed slip of paper that gives someone a discount, admission to a performance, or a chance to win a prize. |
| despise |
to hate or scorn. |
| dispute |
an argument or debate. |
| lifeline |
an anchored line or rope thrown to support a person in danger of drowning or falling. |
| midst |
the middle of a situation or event. |
| mutate |
to display or cause to display a physical trait or characteristic that is different from one's parent or parents as a result of a change within a gene or chromosome. |
| physician |
a doctor of medicine who is qualified and licensed to treat illness and injury. |
| pleasant |
nice; enjoyable. |
| porch |
a structure, either open or having windows or screens, that is attached to the outside of a house. |
| quake |
to tremble, shake, or shiver. |
| vein |
a small vessel that carries blood toward the heart. |
| workplace |
the place where one does one's job, especially a factory, office, store, or the like. |