| downtown |
of or located in the lower part or the business area of a city. |
| filter |
a device used to remove dirt or other solids from liquids or gases. A filter can be made of paper, charcoal, or other material with tiny holes in it. |
| flex |
to bend again and again. |
| joyous |
full of joy; happy. |
| nugget |
a small, solid lump. |
| pastime |
an activity that makes the time pass in a pleasant way. |
| personally |
in person; without the aid of others. |
| premier |
first in importance; leading. |
| quarterback |
the football player who calls the plays and handles the ball in most plays. |
| ransom |
the payment demanded in return for setting a kidnapped person free, or the act of setting someone free by paying the price demanded. |
| revenge |
to get even for or pay back by causing injury or harm. |
| slouch |
to sit, stand, or move with a bent, careless posture. |
| startle |
to cause to move suddenly. |
| teammate |
a member of the same team or group. |
| wander |
to move about with no purpose, aim, or plan; roam. |