| chance |
the quality of happening by accident and without being planned or predicted. |
| complaint |
an expression of dissatisfaction or unhappiness with something. |
| encourage |
to give hope or courage to; give confidence to. |
| endeavor |
to make an effort; try; strive. |
| fund |
a supply of money or other resources that is held for a particular purpose. |
| grateful |
feeling thankful or showing thanks for kindness or something pleasing. |
| lighten1 |
to become brighter or less dark in color. |
| limp1 |
to walk in an uneven, difficult way because of a lame or injured leg or foot. |
| mechanic |
a worker who is skilled in making, using, and repairing tools, machines, and motors. |
| necessity |
a person or thing that is needed. |
| romp |
to move about or play in a lively manner. |
| squall |
a sudden, powerful wind that moves in suddenly. Squalls usually bring rain, snow, or sleet. |
| statement |
something stated in words. |
| treaty |
a formal agreement between two or more countries. |
| worthy |
deserving (often followed by "of"). |