| absence |
the fact or condition of being away or not present. |
| brace |
to support, hold steady, or prop up. |
| considerate |
thoughtful of the feelings and needs of others. |
| merchandise |
goods for buying and selling. |
| nomination |
the act of choosing a person to run for office. |
| several |
being an amount that is more than "a few" but less than "many." |
| shimmer |
to shine with a soft, flickering light. |
| sizzle |
to make the hissing or crackling sound of frying fat or oils. |
| squawk |
to give a harsh scream. |
| stake1 |
a sharpened or pointed post that is driven into the ground. Stakes can be used to mark a place or to support something. |
| steam |
water vapor formed by boiling. |
| success |
a person or thing that does or goes well. |
| tickle |
to touch or poke so as to cause a tingling feeling or laughter. |
| tunnel |
an underground or underwater passage created so that people or vehicles can go through it. |
| valley |
a long area of low land between mountains or hills. A stream or river often runs through a valley. |