| agency |
a company or organization that does business in support of other companies or people. An agency helps people do things that are difficult or complicated to do just by themselves. |
| atmosphere |
the gases surrounding the earth or other similar objects in outer space. |
| conversation |
talk between people. |
| decode |
to change the symbols in a secret language into ordinary language; decipher. |
| equip |
to provide with what is needed to complete a task. |
| insecure |
without enough protection; not safe or secure. |
| murmur |
to make a soft, muffled, continuous sound. |
| outlet |
an opening through which something is allowed to go out or escape. |
| probably |
quite likely; almost certainly. |
| purpose |
a reason or plan that guides an action; design or goal. |
| resemble |
to be similar to or to look like. |
| substantially |
to a large or significant degree; considerably. |
| surpass |
to be greater or larger than; go beyond. |
| tax |
a sum of money paid to a government, which the government uses to pay for its services to the people and to maintain itself. |
| wield |
to handle and use (a weapon, tool, or the like), especially with power or control. |