| bygone |
gone by; former; past. |
| commissioner |
the head of a government department. |
| dual |
of or having two parts; double. |
| grant |
that which is given, often by a ruler, a government, or other institution, for a purpose considered to be of high value. |
| mechanic |
a worker who is skilled in making, using, and repairing tools, machines, and motors. |
| monopolize |
to get or keep sole control of; have for oneself alone; take over. |
| neither |
not one or the other of two (usually paired with "nor" in a sentence). |
| optional |
left to someone's choice; not required. |
| otherwise |
in a different manner or other way. |
| ransom |
the payment demanded in return for setting a kidnapped person free, or the act of setting someone free by paying the price demanded. |
| roast |
to cook or bake with dry heat in an oven or over an open fire. |
| seize |
to take hold of in a quick, forceful way; grab. |
| startle |
to cause to move suddenly. |
| stump |
a base of a tree that is left standing after the tree has been cut down. |
| tingle |
to have a light stinging or prickly feeling. |