| bog |
an area of soft, wet earth; marsh. |
| compact1 |
to pack closely and tightly together. |
| default |
to fail to perform an action or fulfill an obligation legally or morally required, especially to fail to pay money that is owed. |
| dependent |
relying on another for help or to provide what one needs. |
| discharge |
to shoot or fire off. |
| fascination |
the condition of having one's attention aroused and held, as by charm, beauty, or extreme interest. |
| furtive |
done with or characterized by stealth; surreptitious; sly. |
| graceless |
inappropriate or socially awkward. |
| illustrate |
to explain or make clear by giving examples. |
| immense |
very large; huge. |
| operative |
being in effect. |
| politics |
the work or study of government. |
| refund |
to return or pay back. |
| subdue |
to overcome or conquer, as by military victory. |
| workmanship |
the art or skill of someone who works with their hands or with machines. |