| ambitious |
having or showing a strong desire to succeed. |
| avoid |
to keep away from. |
| bomb |
a metal shell filled with explosives. A bomb destroys a target by being thrown at or dropped on it. |
| confirm |
to prove or show to be true. |
| dramatically |
to a large or impressive degree; sharply; significantly. |
| glum |
in low spirits; sad or gloomy. |
| 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. |
| insecure |
without enough protection; not safe or secure. |
| loft |
an open space or room just under the roof; attic. |
| nickname |
a name given to a person, place, or thing in place of the real name. |
| omit |
to leave out; not include. |
| resident |
a person who lives in a particular place. |
| reward |
something of value that is promised to someone for good work or a good deed. |
| seldom |
not often; rarely. |
| thorough |
leaving nothing out; complete. |