| antidote |
a substance that stops poison from working or cures a disease. |
| ashamed |
feeling shame or guilt for doing something wrong or foolish. |
| curb |
a raised rim where a street meets the edge of the sidewalk. |
| density |
the state or condition of having parts very close together with little space between. |
| efficient |
operating or working in a way that gets results, with little wasted effort. |
| examination |
a test of skill used to see how much a person knows or can do. |
| failure |
the act of not succeeding or not doing. |
| favorite |
a person or thing preferred over others. |
| gratitude |
the feeling of being thankful; gratefulness. |
| idol |
a statue or image of a god that is used as an object of worship. |
| quarterback |
the football player who calls the plays and handles the ball in most plays. |
| rind |
a thick, firm outer layer or covering. Oranges, lemons, melons, and some cheeses have rinds. |
| various |
of different kinds; diverse. |
| vicious |
wicked; evil. |
| violent |
acting with great force or ill will. |