| audition |
a performance that tests the ability of an actor, musician, or dancer. |
| bloom |
to produce flowers. |
| capability |
the quality of being skilled or able; ability. |
| central |
main or principal; most important. |
| colonial |
of or related to a colony or colonies. |
| commissioner |
the head of a government department. |
| deem |
to consider, suppose, or judge. |
| invasion |
an act or instance of invading by an enemy or hostile army. |
| level |
having a flat, even surface. |
| lifeline |
an anchored line or rope thrown to support a person in danger of drowning or falling. |
| ruffle |
to disturb a smooth, even surface. |
| rut |
a hollow track worn into the ground. |
| shift |
to change one's position, or to move from one place to another. |
| twinge |
a sudden, sharp pain that does not last long. |
| wad |
a small mass or ball. |