modal verb – n. a verb (such as can, could, shall, should, ought to, will, or would) that is usually used with another verb to express ideas such as possibility, necessity, and permission
contender – n. a person who tries to win something in a game or competition
bum – n. a person who is lazy or who does something badly
compliment – n. a comment that says something good about someone or something
vegetarian – n. a person who does not eat meat
infidelity – n. the act or fact of having a romantic or sexual relationship with someone other than your husband, wife, or partner
confront – v. to oppose someone, especially in a direct and forceful way
cripple – n. a person who cannot move or walk normally because of a permanent injury or other physical problem
six-shooter – n. a kind of gun (called a revolver) that can hold six bullets (often used to describe guns used in the old American West)
cattle drive – n. the process of moving cows from one place to another