| assume |
to suppose (something) to be true without knowing the actual facts; take for granted. |
| brittle |
easily broken. |
| bygone |
gone by; former; past. |
| crank |
a device that moves things in a circle. Cranks have a lever attached at a right angle to the end of an arm that moves in a circle. Cranks are turned by hand or by another arm that connects to the lever. |
| dismay |
alarm, confusion, or mental distress. |
| errand |
a quick trip taken for a particular purpose. |
| expertise |
a high level of knowledge or skill. |
| frantic |
very excited by worry or fear; frenzied. |
| function |
to run or operate, especially in a way that is normal or desired. |
| inspection |
an official review or examination. |
| introduction |
a part at the beginning of something, such as a book, article, or speech, that explains what will follow. |
| replacement |
a person or thing that takes the position of another or takes over the function of another. |
| semester |
one half of a school or college year. |
| uproot |
to pull up or tear out of the ground by the roots. |
| warehouse |
a large building or other place where products or private goods are stored. |