| couple |
two things of the same kind or that go together in some way. |
| disappearance |
the act of disappearing or the fact of having disappeared. |
| embroider |
to make or decorate with needlework. |
| independent |
not ruled by another; ruling oneself. |
| negotiation |
(often plural) discussions meant to help people agree on something. |
| permission |
agreement from an authority that one may do something. |
| prejudice |
an opinion that is formed without knowing or considering all the facts. |
| rehearse |
to practice for a show, play, concert, or other performance. |
| ripen |
to become or cause to become ripe or ready. |
| sharpen |
to make thinner or finer, as a cutting edge or point. |
| shrill |
having a high, sharp sound. |
| social |
living in groups or communities instead of alone. |
| starter |
someone or something that starts. |
| therefore |
for that reason; as a result. |
| underdog |
a person or team that is expected to lose a contest in sports or politics. |