| absence |
the fact or condition of being away or not present. |
| applaud |
to clap the hands in approval. |
| chute |
a passage down which things may slide in order to be moved from one area to another. |
| conversation |
talk between people. |
| patriotic |
feeling or showing love for and loyalty to one's country. |
| poll |
a set of questions given to large numbers of people. Polls are used to gather information about what the public thinks. |
| preference |
a person or thing that is liked better. |
| rival |
a person whom one tries to be better than; competitor. |
| safari |
an expedition for watching or hunting large animals. |
| sigh |
to breathe out with a long breath because of being sad, tired, or relieved. |
| spirit |
a force that is thought to be a part of human beings; soul. |
| squirm |
to twist the body about; wriggle. |
| threat |
a statement that harm or punishment will follow. |
| transfer |
the act of moving something from one person or place to another. |
| tremble |
to shake from fear, weakness, or cold. |