| address |
a formal speech or talk. |
| custom |
a way of acting that is usual or accepted for a person or a social group. |
| dampen |
to make moist or slightly wet. |
| defender |
someone who believes in and supports a person, plan, idea, or the like. |
| earnings |
money received as pay; wages. |
| jab |
to poke with a pointed object. |
| majority |
the greater number or amount; a number or amount greater than half. |
| proceed |
to move forward after a stop. |
| resign |
to give up a job or other duty. |
| scuff |
to become damaged by scraping. |
| several |
being an amount that is more than "a few" but less than "many." |
| slick1 |
having a smooth, shiny, or slippery surface. |
| territory |
the land and waters that belong to a country. |
| tournament |
a contest of skill including a series of games where those who lose one game may no longer take part. |
| uphold |
to support or decide in favor of, when faced with a challenge. |