| advantage |
a better chance or position; upper hand. |
| cackle |
sharp, broken laughter. |
| compare |
to note or describe the similarities or differences of. |
| complicate |
to make more difficult to do or understand. |
| crutch |
a support used to help injured people walk. A crutch is a pole with a padded top that rests under the arm. |
| deceive |
to cause to believe something that is not true; trick or fool. |
| denial |
a statement that something is false. |
| financial |
having to do with money or those whose job is to manage money. |
| militia |
a group of trained citizens who are not soldiers but can serve as members of the military in an emergency. |
| politician |
a person who holds a government office. |
| quake |
to tremble, shake, or shiver. |
| reign |
rule by a king or queen. |
| stage |
a raised platform used for concerts, plays, talks, and other performances. |
| thread |
a fine cord used in sewing, weaving, and the like. Thread is usually made of two or more fibers such as cotton twisted together. |
| visitor |
one who comes to see someone or something. |