| brutal |
cruel or savage. |
| canvas |
heavy, strong cloth made of cotton, linen, or hemp. |
| crush |
to cause to lose shape or become flat by pressing or squeezing very hard. |
| erect |
upright in posture or position. |
| fatigue |
the condition of being tired in body or mind. |
| itch |
to have a tingling feeling on the skin that causes a desire to scratch. |
| opponent |
one who fights, plays, or takes a position against another. |
| persistent |
continuing, lasting, or holding on in a firm, steady way. |
| presidency |
the office, length of service, and jobs of a president. |
| raspy |
rough and grating; harsh. |
| retailer |
a person or business or who sells goods directly to the public. |
| scheme |
a plan or plot. |
| stake1 |
a sharpened or pointed post that is driven into the ground. Stakes can be used to mark a place or to support something. |
| starter |
someone or something that starts. |
| tax |
a sum of money paid to a government, which the government uses to pay for its services to the people and to maintain itself. |