| beckon |
to signal to come using a motion of the head or hands. |
| consumer |
someone who buys goods or services. |
| contractor |
a person who signs an agreement to carry out a particular job at a certain price and also to supply necessary things for the job. A contractor often hires, supervises, and pays other people to help or to do the work. A person in charge of building or repairing a house is often a contractor. |
| electrocute |
to kill by electricity. |
| essentially |
at the core; when the most important part is considered. |
| lame |
not able to walk well; disabled. |
| mechanic |
a worker who is skilled in making, using, and repairing tools, machines, and motors. |
| motivate |
to cause to move or act by giving incentive or inspiration. |
| obedience |
the condition or quality of being willing to follow rules or orders. |
| producer |
a person or company that makes something. |
| publisher |
a person or company that prepares and brings out books for sale. |
| rust |
an orange or reddish brown coating that forms on metal that has been exposed to air and water. |
| selfish |
concerned only with oneself and not concerned about others. |
| sweeten |
to cause to be sweet or sweeter in taste. |
| urge |
to push or drive forward or onward. |