| absence |
the fact or condition of being away or not present. |
| ace |
a person who is a master or expert at something. |
| lore1 |
that which is known or believed about a subject, especially that transmitted by tradition, oral means, or obscure writings. |
| probably |
quite likely; almost certainly. |
| rare1 |
not often found or seen; not common. |
| religion |
a set of beliefs about how the universe was made and what its purpose is. Religion usually involves worship of a god or gods, and the belief in certain ideas about right and wrong behavior. |
| robe |
a long, loose gown worn at certain ceremonies. |
| rut |
a hollow track worn into the ground. |
| skim |
to remove from the surface of a liquid, or to clear the surface of by removing fat or other floating matter. |
| stub |
a short part that sticks out; stump. |
| stutter |
to repeat sounds when speaking, as if unable to complete or begin certain words. |
| thrill |
to cause to feel a sudden, sharp excitement. |
| unleash |
to set free from or as if from a leash. |
| uproot |
to pull up or tear out of the ground by the roots. |
| youth |
the quality or state of being young. |