| absolutely |
totally; completely. |
| drama |
a story written so that it can be acted out for an audience; play. |
| financial |
having to do with money or those whose job is to manage money. |
| graze1 |
to feed on growing grass. |
| italicize |
to print in italic type. |
| judge |
a person trained to hear and decide cases brought before a court of law. |
| maroon2 |
to leave on an island or coast, far from other people; abandon. |
| melt |
to change from a solid to a liquid state through heat or pressure. |
| security |
freedom from fear or danger; safety. |
| telegram |
a message sent in code by electronic means over wires. |
| tend1 |
to be likely; usually do. |
| thread |
a fine cord used in sewing, weaving, and the like. Thread is usually made of two or more fibers such as cotton twisted together. |
| trough |
a long narrow open container used for serving food or water to animals. |
| veto |
the power of a government official or group to keep something from taking effect. |
| vicious |
wicked; evil. |