| axis |
a real or imaginary line through the center of an object, around which the object turns. |
| clinic |
a place that gives medical treatment, usually to people who do not need to stay in a hospital overnight. |
| conscious |
awake; able to feel, think, hear, and see. |
| crochet |
to form by looping thread in a pattern of connected stitches. |
| defective |
having a flaw or defect; not perfect. |
| dozen |
a group of twelve. |
| election |
the process of choosing a person for office by voting. |
| fragrant |
having a pleasant smell. |
| frequently |
often; many times. |
| gloss |
a shine on a surface. |
| glossary |
a list of unusual or difficult words and their meanings connected with a particular subject or particular piece of writing. A glossary is often placed at the end of a book. |
| rival |
a person whom one tries to be better than; competitor. |
| tariff |
a government tax on goods that come into a country; duty. |
| voyage |
a long journey by air, land, sea, or outer space. |
| weep |
to show strong feelings by crying. |