| absence |
the fact or condition of being away or not present. |
| electrician |
one whose job is to install or repair electrical equipment. |
| festive |
of, relating to, or intended for a feast or celebration. |
| forgive |
to excuse or pardon. |
| kindle |
to build or start (a fire). |
| nowadays |
during these present times. |
| parallel |
lying or moving in the same direction and being the same distance apart at every point. Parallel lines never meet or cross each other. |
| persistent |
continuing, lasting, or holding on in a firm, steady way. |
| response |
a written or spoken answer; reply. |
| slush |
snow that is partly melted. |
| spiral |
curving or circling around a fixed point but moving farther away or nearer to it. |
| startle |
to cause to move suddenly. |
| strategic |
related to the planning of a series of actions that are meant to lead to a large goal, especially in war. |
| surge |
to move or swell in or like a wave; billow. |
| wealthy |
having a lot of money; rich. |