| attraction |
the act or power of drawing things or people near. |
| burly |
having a large, husky, and strong body. |
| decisive |
able to make firm decisions or end arguments. |
| drab |
not bright; dull. |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| hue |
a particular color, such as sky blue; shade. |
| irk |
to annoy, irritate, or exasperate. |
| lull |
to calm or cause to sleep. |
| marvel |
a thing, person, or event that causes wonder or amazement. |
| off-key |
not on the right musical note or pitch; flat or sharp. |
| oust |
to force out; expel. |
| questionnaire |
a form that asks for one's opinions about something or for small pieces of information about oneself or one's household. |
| routinely |
regularly; habitually. |
| spangle |
a small, thin piece of shiny metal used for decoration on clothing. |
| tempt |
to try to get (someone) to do something wrong or not wise by offering or seeming to offer something very desirable. |