| blurt |
to say suddenly and without thought (usually followed by "out"). |
| defendant |
a person who is accused or sued in a court of law. |
| elevation |
the height to which something rises or is raised, or its height above sea level or ground level. |
| ensure |
to make certain; cause to be a certainty. |
| era |
a period of time in history. An era often begins or ends with an important event. |
| future |
time that is yet to come. |
| grim |
stern or harsh. |
| invest |
to put into use for the purpose of making money. |
| parlor |
a room in a house, hotel, restaurant, or the like for conversation or for entertaining guests. |
| representation |
the showing or picturing of something in a work of art. |
| slither |
to move by twisting and sliding along a surface. |
| terrorist |
one who uses violence, torture, or physical intimidation to achieve one's ends, especially one's political ends. |
| whine |
to make a long, high cry that expresses pain, complaint, or fear. |
| wreck |
an action or event that results in great or total destruction. |
| youngster |
a young person; child. |