| averse |
strongly opposed or disinclined; unwilling (usually followed by "to"). |
| barricade |
a structure that is put up quickly for protection or to block the way. |
| bleak |
bare, cold, or not protected from the weather. |
| consult |
to look to for advice or information. |
| dissatisfy |
to fail to meet the expectations of; disappoint. |
| domestic |
of or related to the home or family. |
| enthrall |
to hold the complete attention of; fascinate. |
| escort |
a person or group of people who travel with someone to protect, guide, or guard that person, or to show respect. |
| inexpensive |
low or moderate in cost. |
| investigative |
of or relating to a comprehensive process of searching for, uncovering, and examining information. |
| irk |
to annoy, irritate, or exasperate. |
| leery |
suspicious or mistrustful; wary (usually followed by "of"). |
| organism |
an individual living thing, such as a plant, an animal, or a germ. |
| provoke |
to make angry, annoyed, or emotional; bring to action. |
| recede |
to move away or back; become more distant. |