| anchor |
a heavy object that is dropped from a boat or ship by a cable to keep the vessel from moving. |
| colony |
a place where a group of people come to settle which is under the control of their home country. |
| electronic |
having to do with devices, equipment, or systems that use electricity in complex ways while employing very tiny parts. |
| forth |
forward; onward in time or location. |
| framework |
a structure that supports something built on or around it. |
| handshake |
the gripping of hands between two people when they meet or say good-bye. |
| lifeline |
an anchored line or rope thrown to support a person in danger of drowning or falling. |
| nearby |
located close at hand; not far away. |
| opportunity |
a chance for a better situation. |
| optional |
left to someone's choice; not required. |
| peculiar |
odd, strange, or unusual. |
| revolutionary |
creating or leading to great change. |
| series |
a group of related things that come one after another. |
| specialty |
a special skill or field of study. |
| tend1 |
to be likely; usually do. |