| blur |
to cause to run together or become confused. |
| carnivore |
an animal that eats the flesh of other animals. |
| detective |
a person, often a police officer, whose job is to find information that will solve crimes. |
| huddle |
to move close together or push in against one another when sharing something such as heat. |
| intrude |
to enter or thrust oneself in when not invited or welcome. |
| lurk |
to be hidden; lie in wait. |
| mingle |
to come together or join with other people. |
| overdue |
not paid, delivered, or returned by the expected date. |
| persuade |
to cause to do something by using reason or argument. |
| professor |
a teacher with a high rank at a college or university. |
| progress |
forward movement toward an end. |
| robe |
a long, loose gown worn at certain ceremonies. |
| valley |
a long area of low land between mountains or hills. A stream or river often runs through a valley. |
| weekday |
any day except Saturday and Sunday. |
| wipe |
to clean or dry by rubbing lightly with a soft cloth, paper, or one's hand. |