| apparent |
easily seen or plain. |
| assume |
to suppose (something) to be true without knowing the actual facts; take for granted. |
| canter |
a horse's gait between a trot and a gallop. |
| coward |
a person who does not have the courage to face danger, pain, or something difficult. |
| development |
the act of starting something, working on it, and making it complete. |
| excuse |
to forgive or pardon. |
| gutter |
a ditch along the edge of a road or a long, open container attached to the edge of a roof for carrying off water. |
| handy |
nearby; easy to reach and use. |
| invasion |
an act or instance of invading by an enemy or hostile army. |
| magnetic |
having to do with magnets and the way they work. |
| preparation |
the act of getting something ready. |
| scan |
to read or look over quickly. |
| thrust |
to push or drive with force. |
| vicious |
wicked; evil. |
| whip |
to strike or beat with quick, repeated strokes with a long, thin strap, or a rod. |