| balance |
a state in which opposite forces are equal. |
| croak |
to make a low, hoarse sound with the voice. |
| curiosity |
the desire to learn or know. |
| curse |
a statement of a wish that something bad will happen to someone or something. |
| govern |
to rule or lead. |
| governor |
a person who leads a state of the United States or some other political unit. |
| grid |
parallel horizontal and vertical lines that cross each other to form squares of equal size. Grids are used to locate points on a map or to make diagrams. |
| horizontal |
parallel to the surface of the earth or to the horizon. |
| pillar |
a tall column shaped like a cylinder that is used to support a structure or to serve as a decoration or monument. |
| quake |
to tremble, shake, or shiver. |
| reserve |
to hold back or save for later use. |
| scholarship |
money given to students to help pay for their education. |
| smother |
to kill by not allowing enough air; suffocate. |
| strictly |
strongly; absolutely. |
| swish |
to move quickly, making a whistling or rustling sound. |