| apology |
a statement that one is sorry for something. |
| appearance |
the act or an instance of coming into view or appearing. |
| canal |
a channel of water made by humans for boat transportation or for bringing water to crops. |
| debt |
something owed to another person. |
| dispute |
an argument or debate. |
| distress |
a state of great need or trouble. |
| exploration |
the act of investigating or examining. |
| homeland |
one's native country or region. |
| nugget |
a small, solid lump. |
| poetry |
short pieces of writing, in general, that use special rhythm, imaginative language, and often rhyme to create beauty or express unique thoughts and feelings. |
| professor |
a teacher with a high rank at a college or university. |
| reward |
something of value that is promised to someone for good work or a good deed. |
| showy |
bright, colorful, or splendid in appearance. |
| strategic |
related to the planning of a series of actions that are meant to lead to a large goal, especially in war. |
| weigh |
to measure how heavy something is by using a scale. |