| appeal |
a serious and sincere request for help. |
| concentrate |
to bring together; focus. |
| deceive |
to cause to believe something that is not true; trick or fool. |
| delay |
the act of putting off until a later time. |
| flatten |
to squash or compress. |
| flirt |
to play at love; act in a romantic way that is not serious. |
| flutter |
to wave rapidly back and forth or up and down. |
| historical |
based upon history. |
| puncture |
a small hole caused by a sharp object. |
| republic |
a nation in which those who make the laws and run the government are elected by the people. |
| sarcasm |
the use of scornful or mocking remarks. |
| stale |
having lost its taste or moisture; not fresh. |
| threat |
a statement that harm or punishment will follow. |
| tragic |
causing death, destruction, or disaster. |
| tremble |
to shake from fear, weakness, or cold. |