| compete |
to try to win or get something that others are also trying to get. |
| deputy |
a person appointed to assist and sometimes act in the place of someone else. |
| familiar |
known by many people; easily recognized. |
| feature |
a part of the face such as the eyes, nose, or chin. |
| grid |
parallel horizontal and vertical lines that cross each other to form squares of equal size. Grids are used to locate points on a map or to make diagrams. |
| hitch |
to join or fasten with a rope or straps. |
| horrid |
causing a feeling of horror; dreadful; frightening. |
| mob |
a large crowd of angry or excited people. |
| private |
allowing only certain people to take part in or to know about. |
| ransom |
the payment demanded in return for setting a kidnapped person free, or the act of setting someone free by paying the price demanded. |
| researcher |
one who does careful, dedicated study of something in order to gain information about it or solve a problem. |
| skim |
to remove from the surface of a liquid, or to clear the surface of by removing fat or other floating matter. |
| sliver |
a small, thin splinter of wood or glass that has broken off. |
| snag |
a sharp or jagged projection upon which something can be caught or torn. |
| tint |
a shade of a color. |