| 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. |
| deceit |
the act of lying or cheating. |
| democracy |
a form of government in which power rests with the people, either directly or through elected representatives. |
| entertainment |
something that amuses or interests. |
| equality |
the condition of being the same in value, measure, or amount. |
| flutter |
to wave rapidly back and forth or up and down. |
| fret1 |
to feel troubled or uneasy. |
| ledge |
a narrow part like a shelf that comes out of a wall. |
| medal |
a flat, small piece of metal that has a design or words stamped on it, used as an honor or reward. |
| numerous |
being in great number; many. |
| relapse |
to return to bad behavior or poor health after a period of improvement. |
| scratch |
to scrape or damage with something sharp. |
| shade |
darkness caused by light rays being blocked. |
| weekend |
the part of the week between Friday evening and Sunday evening. |
| whether |
used to introduce one choice or alternative. |