• noun- an acknowledgment or confession (We want an admission from the company that it is responsible for pullution.)

• adjective- high-priced; costly; expensive (Freedom comes at a dear price.)

adjective

1. definite and unmistakable; unquestionable (The other team's experience gave them a decided advantage over us rookies.)
2. unhesitating; determined (The president spoke in a decided tone of voice.)

• noun- favorable position, advantage (I had the edge in height, but Malcom was quicker.)

noun

1. imagination, especially light, playful imagination; that which is imagined (Unicorns are a product of people's fancy.)
2. a preference, fondness, or liking (Miss Green has a fancy for miniature poodles.)

verb

1. to form an idea of; to imagine (I just can't fancy Normas as a teacher.)
2. to have a fondness or liking for (Tina fancies walks on the beach.)

verb

1. to make or work into shape; to form (It took great effort and intelligence to forge a nation from 13 former colonies.)
2. to move forward slowly but steadily in the face of difficulty (We were determined to forge ahead despite the darkness.)

adjective

1. courageous (Many animals are game fighters when they're defending their babies.)
2. having enough spirit; ready (Mona is always game for an adventure.)
3. lame (Uncle Jerome has a game ankle.)

verb

1. to remind a person of something; to assist one's memory (You may prompt her with a clue, but don't give her the answer.)
2. to move to action; to urge or inspire (Being mean may prompt others to be mean in return.)

• adjective- roughly made or done; crude (They lived in a rude hut among the trees.)

• verb- written or told in a way that shows only one side or point of view (Rosa's slanted version of what happened made her seem blameless.)

• to move quietly or sneakily (After the baby drops off to sleep, steal out of the room.)

• verb- to hold back growth or development (People used to think that drinking coffee would stunt a child's growth.)

• verb- to make a heavy demand on; to burden (Having to rush can tax your nerves.)

• verb- to treat a person, idea, or thing lightly, without serious consideration; to play or fool with; usually used with with (He's not the type of man who toys with women's affections.)

• verb- to consider or examine thoughtfully and carefully (The jury should weigh all of the evidence before announcing its verdict.)