| campaign |
a series of planned actions carried out in order to reach a particular goal. |
| chamber |
a room. |
| cluster |
a small, close group of things that are alike. |
| definition |
the statement of the meaning of a word or phrase. |
| display |
anything put out in order to be seen by others. |
| flutter |
to wave rapidly back and forth or up and down. |
| grumble |
to complain in a low voice. |
| maroon2 |
to leave on an island or coast, far from other people; abandon. |
| promotion |
a raise to a higher grade or position. |
| slang |
very informal speech that is made up of new words, or new meanings of old words. Slang is not appropriate for serious conversation or writing. |
| strategic |
related to the planning of a series of actions that are meant to lead to a large goal, especially in war. |
| tense1 |
pulled or stretched tightly. |
| thus |
in this way; so. |
| tread |
to step or walk on, in, or along. |
| whittle |
to cut small bits or thin layers from, or to trim or shape by so doing. |