| acute |
sharp; severe. |
| alloy |
a substance made by mixing two or more metals or a metal and another substance. |
| anticipate |
to look forward to; expect. |
| bleak |
bare, cold, or not protected from the weather. |
| compact1 |
to pack closely and tightly together. |
| consecutive |
following one after another without a break. |
| deflate |
to cause to shrink or collapse by letting out air or gas. |
| enthrall |
to hold the complete attention of; fascinate. |
| formulation |
the process or result of clear, methodical development or articulation. |
| frank1 |
honest, direct, and open. |
| handicraft |
skill at making things by hand. |
| plumb |
to examine closely. |
| sniper |
a soldier who shoots at enemy troops from a concealed position. |
| tarry1 |
to delay or postpone starting or acting; linger. |
| technique |
the particular method or way of doing or performing something. |