| annually |
once a year; yearly. |
| consumer |
someone who buys goods or services. |
| globe |
the world; planet Earth. |
| haze |
mist, smoke, or dust in the air, making it hard to see. |
| hoarse |
having a rough and weak sound because of illness or too much use. |
| intelligence |
the ability to learn, reason, and understand. |
| invention |
the act or process of coming up with or creating something new. |
| obviously |
in a way that is easy to see or understand; clearly. |
| reason |
a cause or explanation for an action, opinion, or event. |
| ridiculous |
silly; foolish; laughable. |
| rust |
an orange or reddish brown coating that forms on metal that has been exposed to air and water. |
| screw |
a metal fastener that is like a nail with grooves that wind around it. A screw can be driven into a surface by turning it while pressing down on the head. |
| self-esteem |
confidence or pride in oneself; self-respect. |
| slick1 |
having a smooth, shiny, or slippery surface. |
| ware |
(usually plural) a thing or things offered for sale. |