close or careful observing or listening attention- close or careful observing or listening

uncomfortable or painful awkward- uncomfortable or painful

bragged- boasted

quickly, energetically briskly- quickly, energetically

conversation- a talk that two or more people have

to give support or confidence encourage- to give support or confidence

succeeded in doing something with difficulty managed- succeeded in doing something with difficulty

notice- to become aware of

encountered met

vaguely not very clearly

the act of denying affection to someone rejection the act of denying affection to someone

brilliant !!!!!! very intelligent

mishap accident

a game played with rackets on a handball court racquetball a game played with rackets on a handball court

competitions made up of a series of games tournaments competitions made up of a series of games http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmr06/ewordgame/index.html?grade=6&theme=3&selection=3