| abdomen |
the part of the body between the chest and the hips. The abdomen contains the stomach, intestines, and liver. |
| abrupt |
sudden and not expected. |
| cipher |
a system that substitutes letters and symbols for the letters and symbols contained in a written message in order to conceal its meaning; code. |
| consideration |
careful attention or thought. |
| displace |
to force out of a home territory or particular place. |
| encore |
"Once more!"; "Again!" |
| expedite |
to send off, facilitate the progress of, or accomplish with speed and efficiency. |
| miserly |
stingy or penurious. |
| mull1 |
to think something over; ponder. |
| operative |
being in effect. |
| orient |
to find the position of with respect to the points of the compass. |
| renowned |
known and praised by many; famous. |
| salvage |
the act of saving property from destruction. |
| thrifty |
prudent in the management and spending of money; economical. |
| withhold |
to hold back; control. |