| absence |
the fact or condition of being away or not present. |
| counsel |
help or advice given by an authority or wise person. |
| creep |
to move with the body close to the ground; crawl. |
| defense |
the act of protecting or guarding. |
| elevation |
the height to which something rises or is raised, or its height above sea level or ground level. |
| insurance |
a protection against certain accidents that is provided by a company in return for payment of a fee. |
| migrant |
moving from place to place. |
| necessary |
needed; essential. |
| pest |
someone or something that annoys or bothers; nuisance. |
| politician |
a person who holds a government office. |
| prowl |
to move around slowly and secretly, like an animal looking for prey. |
| purpose |
a reason or plan that guides an action; design or goal. |
| ruffle |
to disturb a smooth, even surface. |
| substance |
a particular kind of matter. |
| tramp |
to walk with heavy steps. |