| beam |
a long, strong piece of wood or metal used to support floors, ceilings or roofs. |
| budget |
a plan for how much money will be spent and earned during a certain period. |
| distinct |
different or set apart; separate. |
| elaborate |
planned or carried out with great care and attention to details. |
| flirt |
to play at love; act in a romantic way that is not serious. |
| gene |
a tiny section of a chromosome. A gene causes a particular characteristic, such as eye color or hair color, to be passed on from parent to offspring. |
| interrupt |
to cause to stop; break off. |
| margin |
an edge or the area near it; border. |
| research |
careful study of something in order to find out information about it. |
| rival |
a person whom one tries to be better than; competitor. |
| shred |
a long strip that is torn or cut off, or almost torn off. |
| sketch |
a drawing or painting that was done in a hurry or without detail. Sketches are sometimes done to prepare for later work. |
| unable |
not having the power, skill, or means needed to do something; not able. |
| weld |
to join metal or plastic by using heat, followed either by pressure or by adding a melted material. |
| wield |
to handle and use (a weapon, tool, or the like), especially with power or control. |