- allegiance n.
- loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.
- worthy adj.
- deserving effort, attention, or respect.
- knuckle n., v.
- a part of a finger at a joint where the bone is near the surface, especially where the finger joins the hand.
- rub or press (something, especially the eyes) with the knuckles.
- committee n.
- a group of people appointed for a specific function, typically consisting of members of a larger group.
- slug n., v.
- a tough-skinned terrestrial mollusk that typically lacks a shell and secretes a film of mucus for protection. It can be a serious plant pest.
- a slow, lazy person; a sluggard.
- drink (something, typically alcohol) in a large draft; swig.
- mortgage n.
- the charging of real (or personal) property by a debtor to a creditor as security for a debt (especially one incurred by the purchase of the property), on the condition that it shall be returned on payment of the debt within a certain period.
- rye n. (centeno)
- a wheatlike cereal plant that tolerates poor soils and low temperatures.
- undeterred adj.
- persevering with something despite setbacks.
- gullible adj.
- easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.
- pledge n., v.
- a solemn promise or undertaking.
- commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.
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