| absence |
the fact or condition of being away or not present. |
| allegiance |
loyalty or dedication to a person, country, or belief. |
| anchor |
a heavy object that is dropped from a boat or ship by a cable to keep the vessel from moving. |
| canter |
a horse's gait between a trot and a gallop. |
| contract |
an agreement that is supported by the law. |
| familiar |
known by many people; easily recognized. |
| geography |
the physical features of an area on the earth's surface. |
| introduction |
a part at the beginning of something, such as a book, article, or speech, that explains what will follow. |
| robot |
a machine that can perform some of the same tasks as a human being. |
| seller |
one who sells. |
| serious |
marked by careful thinking or consideration. |
| tattle |
to tell secrets or give information about another person. |
| trial |
the act of hearing a case in court to decide whether or not a person has broken a particular law. |
| trigger |
to cause, begin, or set off. |
| wipe |
to clean or dry by rubbing lightly with a soft cloth, paper, or one's hand. |