| amateur |
one who does something only for enjoyment rather than for money. |
| italicize |
to print in italic type. |
| lag |
to fall behind an expected pace. |
| loyal |
showing devotion and faithfulness to someone or something. |
| mention |
to speak of briefly or in passing. |
| opponent |
one who fights, plays, or takes a position against another. |
| plunge |
to thrust into something soft or liquid. |
| proof |
any material that proves something is true or real. |
| relieve |
to make less painful or troubling; ease. |
| senior |
having served longer at a job or position. |
| theatrical |
of or relating to dramatic performance or the theater. |
| thicken |
to make or become thick or thicker. |
| thrive |
to do well or be successful. |
| truth |
agreement with the facts or what is real. |
| warmth |
the condition of being warm; heat. |