| blot |
a spot or stain. |
| campaign |
a series of planned actions carried out in order to reach a particular goal. |
| croak |
to make a low, hoarse sound with the voice. |
| effort |
the action of physical or mental energy. |
| intelligence |
the ability to learn, reason, and understand. |
| limit |
the point at which something ends; a boundary or border. |
| liquid |
a form of matter that flows easily and is neither a solid nor a gas. Liquid can take on the shape of any container it is poured into. Water that is neither vapor nor ice is a liquid. |
| merriment |
lighthearted and happy enjoyment, especially in the company of others; gaiety; mirth. |
| overwhelm |
to beat or defeat by greater force; destroy. |
| quarterback |
the football player who calls the plays and handles the ball in most plays. |
| retreat |
the act of moving back or away from a place or situation. |
| secretary |
a person who writes letters, keeps records straight, and manages mail. A secretary might work for another person or for a business. |
| shaky |
shaking; trembling. |
| spread |
to open or stretch out. |
| suspect |
one who is believed to have committed a crime or done something wrong. |