| chafe |
to abrade, irritate, or wear away by rubbing. |
| cloak |
a long, loose, outer garment without sleeves. |
| colleague |
a person who has the same job or employer as another. |
| elapse |
to go or slip by; pass or come to an end. |
| elude |
to get away from or avoid by speed or skill. |
| format |
the way in which something is arranged or organized. |
| garment |
any piece of clothing. |
| garrison |
a military force that is located in a fort, village, or similar place. |
| manuscript |
a piece of writing prepared by the author before it becomes a printed article or book. |
| misunderstand |
to fail to understand correctly; give the wrong meaning to. |
| perplex |
to puzzle, confuse, or cause uncertainty in the mind of (a person). |
| propose |
to present or suggest as an idea to be considered. |
| streamline |
to alter so as to make simpler or more efficient, compact, or up-to-date. |
| tycoon |
a rich, powerful person in business or industry. |
| versatile |
able to do many different things well. |