| agent |
a person who has been given the power to do certain actions for another person. |
| barb |
a small, sharp point that sticks out in the opposite direction of the main point or hook, as on an arrow, fishhook, or the like. |
| daze |
to stun by a blow or shock. |
| department |
a separate part of a large organization, such as a government, school, or business. |
| faint |
weak or slight. |
| financial |
having to do with money or those whose job is to manage money. |
| headline |
the title to a newspaper article that tells what the article is about. The headline for the most important news is in the largest type on the front page of the paper. |
| jolt |
to shake up or cause to move with a jerk. |
| lair |
a wild animal's shelter; den. |
| politician |
a person who holds a government office. |
| proper |
correct for a certain purpose. |
| retrieve |
to bring or get back; recover. |
| shawl |
a piece of fabric that is worn over the shoulders or around the head and shoulders. It is larger and heavier than a scarf. |
| tragic |
causing death, destruction, or disaster. |
| ware |
(usually plural) a thing or things offered for sale. |