Polite
showing good manners or being thoughtful of others
Gradually
by small steps or degrees
Sputter
to say something in a series of quick explosive sounds, especially when you are shocked or angry
Effort
the action of physical or mental energy
Mischievous
tending to behave in an annoying or mildly harmful way
Ooze
to leak out slowly. Liquids, gases, and sounds may ooze
Familiar
easy to recognize because of being seen, met, heard, etc. before
Stain
a spot or colored mark
Reinforcement
extra personnel sent to increase the strength of an army or similar force; extra people to help with work
Concentrate
to direct your attention or your efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem
Tease
to make fun of or try to annoy in a playful or cruel way
Rumor
a piece of information or a story passed from one person to another without any proof that it is true
Ignore
to refuse to recognize or fail to take notice of; pay no attention to
Shudder
to tremble or give a sudden shiver
Groan
to make a deep, long sound showing great pain or unhappiness
Embarrassed
feeling ashamed or shy
Ease
to move carefully and slowly
Haunted
inhabited or visited by ghosts
Damp
slightly wet, especially in a way that is not pleasant or comfortable
Admirer
someone who finds someone else attractive, or a person who has great appreciation for another person or thing