| absence |
the fact or condition of being away or not present. |
| attentive |
watching or listening carefully. |
| blend |
a combination of things that have been very well mixed together. |
| certain |
sure; positive; having no doubt. |
| drift |
the act of being carried away by some force such as the wind or flowing water. |
| drizzle |
to rain in light drops. |
| mental |
of or having to do with the operation of the mind. |
| middle-class |
of or pertaining to the segment of people in a society who are neither of high rank or low rank with respect to wealth or social status. |
| moody |
having shifts in emotional state frequently or without a pattern. |
| pace |
rate of movement. |
| reality |
the state or quality of actually existing. |
| rind |
a thick, firm outer layer or covering. Oranges, lemons, melons, and some cheeses have rinds. |
| snag |
a sharp or jagged projection upon which something can be caught or torn. |
| squeal |
a fairly long, loud, shrill sound or cry. |
| underdog |
a person or team that is expected to lose a contest in sports or politics. |