disciple
A person who follows and learns from a teacher or leader.
legitimate
Real, lawful, or acceptable according to rules.
beeline
A direct, straight path toward something or someone.
miffed
Slightly annoyed or upset.
mention
To talk about something briefly.
cords
Pants made from corduroy, a thick fabric with raised ridges.
well
To rise up or fill with emotion, tears, or liquid.
skeptical
Doubting that something is true or correct.
amputate
To remove surgically
wok
A large, round-bottomed pan used for cooking, especially in Asian cuisine.
triumphant
Feeling or showing great success, victory, or happiness after winning.
disparaging
Showing disrespect or speaking negatively about someone or something.
cuffed
Struck lightly with an open hand or a quick blow.
gawk
To stare at something or someone in a rude or surprised way.
reacquainted
Becoming familiar with someone or something again after a period of time apart.