| absent |
not present; away from where one usually is. |
| announcement |
the act of declaring or making something known to people. |
| combat |
fighting, especially against an enemy in war. |
| competitor |
a person, group, or thing engaged in a contest. |
| delirious |
confused from a fever or other cause. |
| majority |
the greater number or amount; a number or amount greater than half. |
| polish |
to give a shiny surface to. |
| publish |
to prepare and bring out for sale for the public to read. |
| readily |
promptly or easily. |
| scan |
to read or look over quickly. |
| scarcely |
almost not; just barely. |
| slightly |
to a small degree or by a small amount; a little. |
| snort |
to push air through the nose in a noisy, rough, and forceful way. |
| tantrum |
a violent, noisy outburst of angry temper. |
| transaction |
a piece of business, such as a sale or trade. |