| annoyance |
someone or something that bothers or irritates. |
| captain |
a leader. |
| clasp |
to grasp or grip with a hand or arm, or something like a hand or arm. |
| consumer |
someone who buys goods or services. |
| dissatisfaction |
the state or condition of not being content or happy with something, or the cause of this condition. |
| gimmick |
a clever device or idea whose only purpose is to get a customer's attention. |
| grain |
the small hard seeds of cereal plants such as wheat or rice. Grain is used for food and often ground into flour. |
| popularity |
the condition of being liked or approved of by many people. |
| prickly |
full of small, sharp points. |
| pronunciation |
the act or manner of saying the sounds of words. |
| residential |
used as a home or as a place for homes. |
| responsible |
expected to take care of particular duties and jobs. |
| severe |
very strict; harsh. |
| terrorism |
the use of violence or fear by a political group as a way of forcing others to meet its demands. |
| thoroughly |
completely; throughout. |