| allegation |
an assertion made in the absence of positive proof. |
| amnesia |
partial or complete loss of memory as a result of an injury to the brain, illness, or shock. |
| barricade |
a structure that is put up quickly for protection or to block the way. |
| buoy |
a float attached by line to the bottom of a body of water to mark a location. |
| caption |
the words that describe a picture or graph in a magazine, book, or newspaper. |
| conserve |
to keep safe from loss, waste, or destruction. |
| din |
a loud, steady noise. |
| equate |
to make or consider to be equal or equivalent. |
| fascination |
the condition of having one's attention aroused and held, as by charm, beauty, or extreme interest. |
| futile |
unlikely to produce or incapable of producing a desired result; ineffective; useless. |
| ornery |
mean; stubborn. |
| overhang |
to extend out over. |
| prosecute |
to begin or carry on a court action against in order to enforce the law. |
| shortcoming |
a fault or weakness in character, behavior, or ability. |
| terminate |
to bring to an end; put a stop to. |