| accuse |
to blame for or charge with a crime or something wrong. |
| barren |
not able to produce or support growth. |
| circular |
having a round shape or outline. |
| competition |
the process or act of trying to win. |
| diplomat |
a person whose job is to handle relations with the governments of other countries. |
| ease |
freedom from pain, worry, or hard work. |
| hardware |
all the physical parts of a computer. |
| impostor |
a person who cheats or tricks others by pretending to be another person. |
| reputation |
the level of respect with which a person is thought of by others. |
| ripe |
fully grown and ready for harvest or eating. |
| shrill |
having a high, sharp sound. |
| skid |
a sudden, sideways sliding of a vehicle. |
| tickle |
to touch or poke so as to cause a tingling feeling or laughter. |
| unlikely |
not probable; doubtful. |
| whimper |
to cry in weak, broken sounds. |