| blackmail |
money demanded from someone by another person who threatens to give out information that would harm that person. |
| display |
anything put out in order to be seen by others. |
| framework |
a structure that supports something built on or around it. |
| intricate |
having many complex parts, angles, or aspects; involved; elaborate. |
| physician |
a doctor of medicine who is qualified and licensed to treat illness and injury. |
| predator |
an animal that hunts other animals for food. |
| project |
any activity that takes great effort or planning. |
| reservoir |
a place where water is collected and stored. Towns and cities often have reservoirs for their water supply. |
| ripen |
to become or cause to become ripe or ready. |
| shrivel |
to cause to wrinkle or become smaller. |
| skill |
the power or ability to perform a task well, especially because of training or practice. |
| squall |
a sudden, powerful wind that moves in suddenly. Squalls usually bring rain, snow, or sleet. |
| suite |
several things that together form a set or series. |
| tardy |
late or delayed. |
| textile |
cloth made by weaving or knitting. |