| accent |
a way of speaking a language that is typical of people from a particular area. |
| anchor |
a heavy object that is dropped from a boat or ship by a cable to keep the vessel from moving. |
| chemistry |
the science that studies the form and function of basic elements and their compounds. |
| commotion |
a noisy confusion; disorder. |
| compete |
to try to win or get something that others are also trying to get. |
| detect |
to discover or notice. |
| disagree |
to differ in opinion. |
| distress |
a state of great need or trouble. |
| explosion |
the act of bursting or the noise made by bursting. |
| gloss |
a shine on a surface. |
| master |
to become skilled in or expert at. |
| participation |
the act of taking part in. |
| selfish |
concerned only with oneself and not concerned about others. |
| territory |
the land and waters that belong to a country. |
| vibrate |
to move back and forth very rapidly and steadily. |