| bribery |
the act of offering or giving something to a person as a way of getting that person to do a certain thing. |
| brief |
short in length of time. |
| croak |
to make a low, hoarse sound with the voice. |
| crouch |
to lower the body close to the ground by bending the legs. A cat about to pounce crouches, as does a person getting ready to run in a race. |
| depart |
to leave; go away. |
| lurk |
to be hidden; lie in wait. |
| pantry |
a small room near a kitchen, for keeping food, dishes, and other supplies. |
| popular |
liked or enjoyed by many people. |
| protective |
keeping safe from harm or used to shield against danger. |
| refresh |
to bring back the energy or spirits of. |
| supervisor |
a person who watches over other workers and who guides and disciplines them. |
| swift |
moving or able to move very rapidly. |
| treaty |
a formal agreement between two or more countries. |
| tunic |
an article of clothing that is loose and hangs to the knees. Tunics sometimes do not have sleeves and are sometimes belted. The ancient Greeks and Romans wore tunics. |
| union |
the act of joining together. |