| alter |
to make different in some way; change. |
| chemistry |
the science that studies the form and function of basic elements and their compounds. |
| directly |
without space or action in between. |
| economically |
as pertains to one's personal finances. |
| edit |
to correct, cut, add to, or change with the goal of producing a finished piece of writing or a film. |
| gloom |
lack of light; darkness. |
| lag |
to fall behind an expected pace. |
| mound |
a raised pile; heap. |
| organ |
a part of plants or animals that performs a particular task. The heart, the lungs, the skin, and the eyes are all organs of animals. |
| premier |
first in importance; leading. |
| punctuate |
to put commas, periods, apostrophes, and other such marks in a piece of writing. |
| ramble |
to wander or stroll without any particular goal; roam. |
| sizzle |
to make the hissing or crackling sound of frying fat or oils. |
| skillet |
a shallow pan with a long handle, used for frying food; frying pan. |
| tighten |
to make more secure or more securely fastened. |