| blur |
to cause to run together or become confused. |
| core |
the hard center part of certain fruits. |
| employer |
a person or business that pays others to work. |
| equation |
a statement in arithmetic that uses an equal sign to show the equality of two quantities. |
| fiend |
an evil spirit or demon; devil. |
| full-time |
involving or working the standard number of working hours per week, typically forty hours in the U.S. |
| gamble |
to bet money or other things on the way a game, race, or other event will end. |
| gruff |
low and harsh. |
| gurgle |
to flow with a noisy, bubbling sound. |
| muzzle |
the part of the head of some animals that contains the nose, jaws, and mouth. |
| omen |
something that is believed to be a sign of future good or evil. |
| parole |
the release of a prisoner before the time of punishment is finished. Prisoners who are given parole have behaved well in prison. When on parole, they must obey certain rules. |
| retailer |
a person or business or who sells goods directly to the public. |
| revolutionary |
creating or leading to great change. |
| welfare |
a state of health, happiness, and good fortune. |