| channel |
a long, narrow body of water that joins two larger bodies of water. |
| curt |
rudely short or brief in speech. |
| diminish |
to make smaller or cause to appear smaller in size or importance. |
| dislodge |
to remove or force out of a fixed position. |
| elementary |
having to do with the most basic or simplest parts of something. |
| envision |
to picture or visualize in the mind; imagine. |
| evaluate |
to judge the level or value of. |
| insomnia |
difficulty in getting to sleep. |
| mute |
not able or willing to speak; silent. |
| nevertheless |
however; still. |
| objective |
a goal or purpose that a person works to achieve; aim. |
| proprietary |
or or pertaining to ownership. |
| sanitary |
free from things that can cause infection; clean; sterile. |
| specialize |
to devote one's attentions to a specific pursuit or field of study. |
| undo |
to release from or remove wrapping or fastening from. |