| collapse |
to fall down; give way; cave in. |
| compete |
to try to win or get something that others are also trying to get. |
| contributor |
one that gives money or something else of value to a common fund or collective effort. |
| convey |
to carry from one place or person to another. |
| design |
a plan or outline showing how something is to be built or carried out, or the way that something is put together or appears in the end because of the way it was planned. |
| flare |
to begin to burn brightly (often followed by "up"). |
| gimmick |
a clever device or idea whose only purpose is to get a customer's attention. |
| groggy |
confused, dizzy, or feeling unable to wake up. |
| homeland |
one's native country or region. |
| internet |
the world's largest computer network, which is made of millions of computers that are linked together. Some parts of the internet are the World Wide Web, electronic mail, and chat rooms. |
| moment |
a very short amount of time. |
| perfume |
a liquid, made from flowers, herbs, or other substances that has a pleasant smell. Perfume is put on the body. |
| shift |
to change one's position, or to move from one place to another. |
| tariff |
a government tax on goods that come into a country; duty. |
| utensil |
a device, instrument, or container used in a kitchen. |