| adjust |
to bring to a better state or position; make fit. |
| altitude |
the height of a thing above earth or above sea level. |
| ambition |
a strong desire to become famous, rich, or to reach a goal. |
| capital1 |
the city where the government of a country, state, or province is located. |
| curse |
a statement of a wish that something bad will happen to someone or something. |
| distant |
far away in time or space. |
| express |
to make known (ideas, thoughts, or feelings). |
| flare |
to begin to burn brightly (often followed by "up"). |
| hermit |
a person who lives alone and away from others. Often a person becomes a hermit in order to lead a religious life. |
| jinx |
someone or something that is believed to cause bad luck. |
| majority |
the greater number or amount; a number or amount greater than half. |
| poker1 |
a pointed metal rod for stirring up a fire. |
| quest |
a search or pursuit. |
| spur |
a metal piece with a spike that is attached to the heel of a rider's boot. Spurs are used to make a horse go forward. |
| whether |
used to introduce one choice or alternative. |