| arena |
a stage, ring, or other enclosed area where shows or sports events are held. |
| audition |
a performance that tests the ability of an actor, musician, or dancer. |
| burst |
to break, open up, or explode suddenly. |
| complain |
to express pain, sadness, or unhappy feelings about something. |
| continent |
one of the earth's seven major areas of land. The continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. |
| crank |
a device that moves things in a circle. Cranks have a lever attached at a right angle to the end of an arm that moves in a circle. Cranks are turned by hand or by another arm that connects to the lever. |
| economically |
as pertains to one's personal finances. |
| patriot |
one who loves, supports, and defends his or her country. |
| rickety |
likely to fall over or fall apart; shaky. |
| rude |
showing poor manners; not polite. |
| scout |
a person, ship, or plane sent to spy or gather information. |
| sharpen |
to make thinner or finer, as a cutting edge or point. |
| strict |
requiring obedience or hard effort. |
| upright |
in a vertical or standing position. |
| victor |
the winner of a contest, battle, argument, or struggle. |