| athletic |
having to do with sports and other physical activities. |
| ceramic |
of or having to do with objects made of baked clay. |
| command |
an instruction meant to be obeyed; order. |
| exam |
a short form of a word that means a test given at school or a physical checkup. |
| gallery |
a building used to display or sell art. |
| gasp |
a sudden, brief taking in of air through the mouth, because of surprise or difficulty breathing. |
| imitate |
to copy the actions of; try to be like. |
| index |
an alphabetical list of subjects, names, or other information in a book, with page numbers given for each item. |
| jinx |
someone or something that is believed to cause bad luck. |
| negligent |
not showing proper concern; careless. |
| preserve |
to protect from being hurt or harmed. |
| responsibility |
something for which a person is responsible; duty. |
| scoundrel |
a wicked person; villain. |
| secretary |
a person who writes letters, keeps records straight, and manages mail. A secretary might work for another person or for a business. |
| wring |
to twist and squeeze tightly. |