very careful about doing something in an extremely accurate and exact way
meticulous
25
1. thick and deep mud 2. something that can entangle or entrap
mire
15
1. shy and quiet 2. dull brown in color
mousy
20
1. done or made without previous thought or preparation 2. casual or informal
offhand
25
1. something such as a business that develops from something larger 2. a branch that grows on one of the main stems of a plant
offshoot
15
1. a serious and emotional request for something 2. a statement in which a person who has been accused of a crime says in court that he or she is guilty or not guilty of the crime
plea
20
1. to make (something) safe by guarding or protecting it 2. to guarantee that (an amount owed) will be paid usually by offering your property if you cannot pay
secure
25
firmly attached
secure
15
1. quick or deceptive hand movements that are used especially to perform magic tricks 2. the act of tricking or deceiving someone in a clever way
sleight of hand
25
to not allow yourself to do or express (something); to stop (someone) from doing or expressing something
stifle
20
to say insulting things to (someone) in order to make that person angry
taunt
25
a stream that flows into a larger stream or river or into a lake
tributary
15
used to describe a group of people who care about each other and who are very friendly with each other
tightknit
20
a group of actors, singers, etc., who work together
troupe
25
a state of confusion or disorder
turmoil
15
1. to fight or struggle with someone by grabbing or pushing 2. to argue or compete with someone
