| attempt |
an effort to do or accomplish something. |
| authority |
the right or power to give orders, make decisions, or control people. |
| challenge |
to invite to enter into a fight or contest of skill; dare. |
| curb |
a raised rim where a street meets the edge of the sidewalk. |
| drought |
a long period with little or no rain. |
| flutter |
to wave rapidly back and forth or up and down. |
| nerve |
any of the fibers that carry messages to and from the brain and other parts of the body. Nerves are bundled together into a complicated system that connects all parts of the body to the spinal cord and brain. |
| nominee |
a person or thing that has been nominated for an office or honor. |
| possible |
capable of being, happening, being done, or being used. |
| pounce |
to jump or swoop down in order to grab or take something. |
| prospect |
something that is expected or very likely to happen. |
| quake |
to tremble, shake, or shiver. |
| realm |
a royal kingdom. |
| supplier |
a person or organization that sells or provides items and services to others. |
| translation |
writing or speech that has been changed from one language to another. |