| absent |
not present; away from where one usually is. |
| blot |
a spot or stain. |
| bygone |
gone by; former; past. |
| cosmetic |
a preparation used on the face or body to make the person wearing it look more attractive. Lipstick, nail polish, and powder are cosmetics. |
| defeat |
to win a victory over; beat in a game or battle. |
| democracy |
a form of government in which power rests with the people, either directly or through elected representatives. |
| evaluation |
a careful study of something in order to judge it or measure it. |
| grocery |
a store where food and other household supplies are sold; grocery store. |
| grove |
a small group of trees. |
| hectic |
marked by hurry, confusion, and too much activity. |
| pharmacy |
a place in a store or hospital in which drugs are prepared and sold; drugstore. |
| protest |
an expression of being against something; objection; complaint. |
| rental |
something that can be rented. |
| simmer |
to cook in a liquid that is kept near the boiling point. |
| spank |
to hit with the open hand or a hard object as punishment. |