| conflict |
to disagree strongly; differ. |
| demand |
to ask for forcefully; order. |
| devour |
to eat or swallow in a greedy way. |
| newly |
not long ago. |
| occasion |
an event or the time at which it happens. |
| payment |
an amount that is paid. |
| phase |
a particular stage in a cycle of development or process of change. |
| probable |
likely to happen or be true. |
| prod |
to poke with, or as though with, a pointed rod or instrument. |
| reluctance |
a state of unwillingness or disinclination, often arising from uncertainty or doubt. |
| sensor |
a device that detects and responds to certain changes in the environment, such as light, temperature, sound, or pressure. |
| stump |
a base of a tree that is left standing after the tree has been cut down. |
| tumble |
to roll end over end while falling or while in flight. |
| unity |
the condition of being united or of acting as one. |
| violent |
acting with great force or ill will. |