| blurt |
to say suddenly and without thought (usually followed by "out"). |
| catalog |
an organized list of things such as book titles, goods for sale, or other items, with a short description of each item. |
| comparison |
the act of deciding, saying, or showing how two or more things are the same or different. |
| dialogue |
a talk between two or more people or between characters in a play, film, or novel. |
| environment |
the things and conditions that are all around one. |
| lighten1 |
to become brighter or less dark in color. |
| manage |
to direct or control. |
| manufacturer |
a company that makes things in large quantities, usually in a factory and using machines. |
| reward |
something of value that is promised to someone for good work or a good deed. |
| sample |
to test a part of something. |
| scratch |
to scrape or damage with something sharp. |
| stiffen |
to make or become rigid, harder, or less flexible. |
| subtract |
to take away from a whole or larger amount. |
| thus |
in this way; so. |
| vine |
a plant having a long, thin, woody stem that climbs up a support or creeps along the ground. |