| basement |
the space in a building that is underground or partly underground. |
| discontent |
not satisfied; unhappy. |
| display |
anything put out in order to be seen by others. |
| draft |
a rough piece of writing that needs more work; sketch. |
| flirt |
to play at love; act in a romantic way that is not serious. |
| frontier |
a border between two countries, or the area nearby on either side. |
| location |
place or position. |
| mummy |
a dead body that has been preserved with special chemicals and wrapped in cloth. The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummies. |
| outskirts |
the edges or outlying areas of a city or town. |
| overwhelm |
to beat or defeat by greater force; destroy. |
| pad |
a piece of soft material used as cushioning for protection or comfort. |
| respectable |
displaying good breeding, manners, or character. |
| smudge |
a dirty mark or blot; stain. |
| stew |
to cook by boiling slowly in a closed pot. |
| waste |
to use or spend in a careless way or for little or no return. |