| annoy |
to bother or disturb with irritating behavior. |
| cement |
a powder made of clay and limestone that becomes hard when water is added. Cement is used as a building material. |
| concentrate |
to bring together; focus. |
| effectively |
in a way that produces a successful result. |
| examination |
a test of skill used to see how much a person knows or can do. |
| nominee |
a person or thing that has been nominated for an office or honor. |
| perpetual |
lasting forever. |
| prison |
a building for holding and punishing people who have broken the law. |
| reservoir |
a place where water is collected and stored. Towns and cities often have reservoirs for their water supply. |
| ripple |
to move or flow in small waves. |
| universe |
all matter and energy; all existing things, including the earth and heavens. |
| wee |
very small or tiny. |
| weep |
to show strong feelings by crying. |
| whisper |
to speak in a soft, low tone. |
| wring |
to twist and squeeze tightly. |