| absence |
the fact or condition of being away or not present. |
| absolutely |
totally; completely. |
| allegiance |
loyalty or dedication to a person, country, or belief. |
| congratulation |
the act of expressing pleasure at the achievement or good luck of. |
| despite |
in spite of; regardless of. |
| destructive |
causing complete ruin or destruction. |
| grain |
the small hard seeds of cereal plants such as wheat or rice. Grain is used for food and often ground into flour. |
| overseas |
across any of the oceans; abroad. |
| scoundrel |
a wicked person; villain. |
| slick1 |
having a smooth, shiny, or slippery surface. |
| spank |
to hit with the open hand or a hard object as punishment. |
| transaction |
a piece of business, such as a sale or trade. |
| urgent |
needing immediate action or attention. |
| wither |
to dry up or wilt. |
| wrench |
to damage or hurt by twisting. |