| balance |
a state in which opposite forces are equal. |
| betray |
to help the enemy of; commit treason. |
| blurt |
to say suddenly and without thought (usually followed by "out"). |
| decision |
the act or result of making up one's mind. |
| grasp |
to take hold of with a hand or other thing that is capable of holding. |
| lifeline |
an anchored line or rope thrown to support a person in danger of drowning or falling. |
| media |
the means of distributing information to large numbers of people, through newspapers, magazines, radio, and television. |
| misfortune |
an instance of something very bad or unlucky happening. |
| patriot |
one who loves, supports, and defends his or her country. |
| process |
a series of actions used to produce something or reach a goal. |
| regard |
to think of with a particular feeling or in a certain way; consider. |
| snort |
to push air through the nose in a noisy, rough, and forceful way. |
| sympathy |
kind understanding and concern for others when they are sad, suffering, or having trouble. |
| visual |
having to do with sight or seeing. |
| waggle |
to sway, shake, or move unsteadily from side to side; wobble. |