| blot |
a spot or stain. |
| closely |
carefully and with attention. |
| discontent |
not satisfied; unhappy. |
| droop |
to hang or sink down; bend in a limp manner. |
| foe |
one who wishes ill on another; personal enemy. |
| lively |
full of life or energy. |
| 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. |
| peasant |
a member of the class of farm workers and small farmers in Europe and Asia. |
| phantom |
a ghost or something else that seems real, but is not real. |
| quiver1 |
to shake with very small, quick movements. |
| rust |
an orange or reddish brown coating that forms on metal that has been exposed to air and water. |
| storage |
a place for keeping or holding things while they are not being used. |
| talent |
a natural skill or ability. |
| triple |
three times as much; three times as many. |
| underdog |
a person or team that is expected to lose a contest in sports or politics. |