| ambush |
a surprise attack made from a hidden place. |
| aquatic |
of or taking place on the water. |
| delve |
to make a careful, thoroughgoing search, as for information. |
| excerpt |
a short section taken from a play, film, or written work. |
| ferry |
a boat or ship that carries people or freight back and forth across a river or other body of water. |
| morality |
general beliefs concerning what is right or wrong. |
| obstruction |
something that blocks the way or prevents progress. |
| personnel |
all of the people who work for a business or other organization. |
| respondent |
a person who gives a reply or answer, especially to a survey or poll. |
| sentiment |
a way of thinking or feeling about something. |
| sibling |
a sister or a brother. |
| spite |
the wish to hurt, bother, or embarrass a person. |
| straightforward |
honest, frank, and trustworthy. |
| traction |
the grip or holding power of a body moving on a surface. |
| vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |