| attempt |
an effort to do or accomplish something. |
| burst |
to break, open up, or explode suddenly. |
| chain |
a row of links, usually made of metal, that are joined together and used to pull, hold, or fasten something. |
| chilly |
causing a cool feeling that is uncomfortable. |
| container |
something, such as a box, barrel, or can, that holds or can hold something else. |
| core |
the hard center part of certain fruits. |
| deck |
the floor on a ship or boat. Sometimes a ship has several decks at different levels. |
| economist |
a person who is an expert in the study of economics. |
| physician |
a doctor of medicine who is qualified and licensed to treat illness and injury. |
| stencil |
a sheet of some material out of which letters or a pattern has been cut. Paint or ink can pass through stencils to form a design on the surface underneath. |
| support |
to bear. |
| textile |
cloth made by weaving or knitting. |
| thus |
in this way; so. |
| traditional |
relating to customs and ways of doing things in a particular culture that are passed down from parents to children. |
| vain |
not leading to a desirable or lasting effect. |