| bulge |
a rounded or swollen part caused by pressure from below or within. |
| catastrophe |
an event that brings great harm, suffering, or loss to a large area or many people; terrible disaster. |
| concert |
a musical or dance performance before an audience; recital. |
| embarrass |
to make uncomfortable or ill at ease. |
| feat |
an act or achievement that shows courage, strength, or skill. |
| hoarse |
having a rough and weak sound because of illness or too much use. |
| preference |
a person or thing that is liked better. |
| prove |
to show to be true or correct. |
| strictly |
strongly; absolutely. |
| stump |
a base of a tree that is left standing after the tree has been cut down. |
| stutter |
to repeat sounds when speaking, as if unable to complete or begin certain words. |
| swoop |
to sweep down suddenly from above, or as if from above in attack (often followed by "down on"). |
| theme |
the main subject or topic. |
| tilt |
to move or place so that one side is higher than the other; tip. |
| victor |
the winner of a contest, battle, argument, or struggle. |