| barb |
a small, sharp point that sticks out in the opposite direction of the main point or hook, as on an arrow, fishhook, or the like. |
| ceramic |
of or having to do with objects made of baked clay. |
| completely |
entirely; absolutely. |
| divorce |
to use the law to bring an end to a marriage with (someone). |
| drought |
a long period with little or no rain. |
| gear |
any equipment, clothes, or tools used for some particular purpose. |
| grid |
parallel horizontal and vertical lines that cross each other to form squares of equal size. Grids are used to locate points on a map or to make diagrams. |
| highly |
in a way that shows praise or respect. |
| impostor |
a person who cheats or tricks others by pretending to be another person. |
| introduction |
a part at the beginning of something, such as a book, article, or speech, that explains what will follow. |
| meek |
doing what others want; not standing up for oneself; tame. |
| pastry |
baked goods, often sweet, made with a dough of flour, shortening, and water. |
| private |
allowing only certain people to take part in or to know about. |
| receipt |
the act or fact of receiving. |
| solution |
the act or process of solving a problem or question. |