| briefly |
in a way that is not lengthy; for a short time. |
| brutal |
cruel or savage. |
| cement |
a powder made of clay and limestone that becomes hard when water is added. Cement is used as a building material. |
| creature |
a living person or animal. |
| denial |
a statement that something is false. |
| exhaust |
the smoke or gas given off by an engine. |
| perfect |
free from mistakes or faults. |
| plunge |
to thrust into something soft or liquid. |
| preserve |
to protect from being hurt or harmed. |
| romp |
to move about or play in a lively manner. |
| skit |
a short, usually funny play. |
| stubble |
the stubs of crop stalks, as of corn, that remain in the ground after the crop has been cut. |
| temporary |
for a short time; not permanent. |
| throb |
to beat or pulse quickly and strongly. |
| tract |
an area of land or water. |