| absent |
not present; away from where one usually is. |
| delirious |
confused from a fever or other cause. |
| deserve |
to be worthy of or have a right to. |
| desperate |
not caring about danger because of great need. |
| flatten |
to squash or compress. |
| gimmick |
a clever device or idea whose only purpose is to get a customer's attention. |
| global |
having to do with the whole earth. |
| lance |
a weapon with a long pole and pointed metal head. |
| paradise |
a state or place of great beauty, delight, or joy. |
| scoundrel |
a wicked person; villain. |
| scramble |
to mix or throw together in a quick or random way. |
| shriek |
a loud shrill cry of fear, joy, or surprise. |
| unconscious |
not aware. |
| uncover |
to discover or make known; reveal. |
| wheeze |
to breathe with a hoarse or whistling sound. |