| beloved |
cherished and adored. |
| despair |
the complete lack of hope. |
| excursion |
a short trip made for some purpose. |
| growth |
the process of becoming larger through natural development. |
| gush |
to flood out in large amounts and with great force; spurt. |
| normal |
close to what is usual, average, or standard. |
| playoff |
in sports, final or extra games or rounds to settle a tie or decide a championship. |
| pluck |
to grab with the fingers and pull off; pick. |
| require |
to need. |
| sensitive |
able to smell, hear, taste, feel, or see very well. |
| skid |
a sudden, sideways sliding of a vehicle. |
| skit |
a short, usually funny play. |
| suite |
several things that together form a set or series. |
| undertow |
a strong current of ocean water moving in the opposite direction from the waves moving toward shore. |
| well-being |
the condition of being healthy, happy, and comfortable. |