| ballot |
a piece of paper on which people who are voting enter their choices. |
| bleed |
to lose blood. |
| ceramic |
of or having to do with objects made of baked clay. |
| comedy |
a play, film, story, or television show that is funny or happy. |
| defensive |
used to protect or guard against attack. |
| demolish |
to tear down or destroy. |
| flirt |
to play at love; act in a romantic way that is not serious. |
| gasoline |
a liquid that burns, used mainly as fuel for engines. Gasoline is made from petroleum. |
| lawmaker |
one who creates or approves laws. |
| moment |
a very short amount of time. |
| squall |
a sudden, powerful wind that moves in suddenly. Squalls usually bring rain, snow, or sleet. |
| thread |
a fine cord used in sewing, weaving, and the like. Thread is usually made of two or more fibers such as cotton twisted together. |
| unlikely |
not probable; doubtful. |
| venture |
an activity or undertaking in which there is risk or the result is not certain. |
| weigh |
to measure how heavy something is by using a scale. |