| appeal |
a serious and sincere request for help. |
| appoint |
to name to a particular office or duty. |
| bless |
to make holy by religious ritual. |
| capable |
having the skill or power to do what is needed. |
| common |
associated with all sides or with all members of a group. |
| exist |
to be real; have being. |
| explain |
to make clear in speech or writing; show in detail. |
| fiend |
an evil spirit or demon; devil. |
| formal |
following accepted rules for doing something; proper, legal, or official. |
| nab |
(informal) to catch or seize; arrest. |
| ripen |
to become or cause to become ripe or ready. |
| scuff |
to become damaged by scraping. |
| secure |
to make a place safe from unwanted entrance or attack. |
| smear |
to spread or apply on or over a surface. |
| suggest |
to put forth for thinking about; propose. |