| absent |
not present; away from where one usually is. |
| draft |
a rough piece of writing that needs more work; sketch. |
| enchant |
to put under a magic spell; bewitch. |
| gnaw |
to bite or chew on again and again. |
| italicize |
to print in italic type. |
| nomination |
the act of choosing a person to run for office. |
| normal |
close to what is usual, average, or standard. |
| plural |
having to do with or naming the form of a word that signals more than one. |
| positive |
certain; sure. |
| recline |
to lie down in a comfortable position. |
| soothe |
to make less angry, pained, or distressed; calm or comfort. |
| stubborn |
not willing to accept change, help, or control; obstinate. |
| supervisor |
a person who watches over other workers and who guides and disciplines them. |
| twitch |
to move or pull with a quick, sudden motion; jerk. |
| unbelievable |
astounding or very hard to believe. |