| alternate |
to take turns (usually followed by "with"). |
| cemetery |
a place where the dead are buried; graveyard. |
| coax |
to get someone to do something by gentle urging. |
| cocky |
sure of oneself in a rude way; arrogant. |
| contact |
the touching of two things or people. |
| decode |
to change the symbols in a secret language into ordinary language; decipher. |
| destructive |
causing complete ruin or destruction. |
| divorce |
to use the law to bring an end to a marriage with (someone). |
| graphics |
(used with a plural verb) the charts, maps, drawings, and other images used in printed works such as books and magazines. |
| militia |
a group of trained citizens who are not soldiers but can serve as members of the military in an emergency. |
| opportunity |
a chance for a better situation. |
| patience |
the ability to calmly put up with pain or trouble without getting upset or angry. |
| sensation |
a condition of being aware of something or feeling something by means of one of the senses. |
| stingy |
spending or giving as little as possible. |
| uphold |
to support or decide in favor of, when faced with a challenge. |