| ballast |
heavy material placed in a boat or ship to make it more stable. |
| chaff |
the husks separated from grain by threshing. |
| climax |
the most exciting or interesting point in a series of events. |
| fathom |
to get to the bottom of or understand completely. |
| forecast |
a guess or estimate about something that will happen in the future. |
| format |
the way in which something is arranged or organized. |
| germinate |
to start or cause to start growth; sprout. |
| gross |
rude or disgusting. |
| incompatible |
not able to be together in a peaceful or happy way. |
| notify |
to tell about; give notice of. |
| prosperity |
the state of being wealthy and successful. |
| recur |
to happen again or over and over. |
| sustain |
to provide with the basic necessities of life. |
| tolerant |
willing to accept or respect what is different in others, especially their beliefs and customs. |
| vicinity |
an area near or around a place; somewhere nearby. |