| agent |
a person who has been given the power to do certain actions for another person. |
| clamber |
to climb with difficulty or in an awkward way, using hands and feet. |
| crouch |
to lower the body close to the ground by bending the legs. A cat about to pounce crouches, as does a person getting ready to run in a race. |
| echo |
the repeating of a sound caused by the bouncing of sound waves from a surface. |
| flutter |
to wave rapidly back and forth or up and down. |
| gulp |
to take large swallows of; drink or eat eagerly or rapidly (often followed by "down"). |
| hardware |
all the physical parts of a computer. |
| jeopardy |
danger of harm, death, or loss; at risk. |
| lunge |
a sudden movement toward something; thrust, leap, or dive. |
| persecute |
to continually treat in a cruel or harsh way because of race, religion, political ideas, or some other difference. |
| persistent |
continuing, lasting, or holding on in a firm, steady way. |
| speck |
a small mark or spot. |
| squelch |
to intimidate or silence, as with a crushing reply. |
| supreme |
having the highest rank, position, or authority. |
| venture |
an activity or undertaking in which there is risk or the result is not certain. |