| allegiance |
loyalty or dedication to a person, country, or belief. |
| drama |
a story written so that it can be acted out for an audience; play. |
| failure |
the act of not succeeding or not doing. |
| grope |
to feel about or feel one's way with the hands. |
| homeland |
one's native country or region. |
| immediate |
happening right away; instant. |
| inflation |
an increase in the average price level. |
| prosper |
to be successful or have good luck; thrive. |
| retrieve |
to bring or get back; recover. |
| shrill |
having a high, sharp sound. |
| skill |
the power or ability to perform a task well, especially because of training or practice. |
| subtract |
to take away from a whole or larger amount. |
| tuft |
a group or clump of long strands that are attached at one end and loose at the other. Yarn, hair, and grass are some strands that can form tufts. |
| wealthy |
having a lot of money; rich. |
| whisper |
to speak in a soft, low tone. |