| absence |
the fact or condition of being away or not present. |
| academy |
a private school or a school that offers special training. |
| campaign |
a series of planned actions carried out in order to reach a particular goal. |
| canal |
a channel of water made by humans for boat transportation or for bringing water to crops. |
| dictionary |
a book, or a source of information found on a computer, that lists the words of a language in alphabetical order, along with information about their meaning, spelling, and pronunciation. |
| exploration |
the act of investigating or examining. |
| foliage |
leaves on a tree or other plant. |
| hesitate |
to stop or pause because of not feeling sure. |
| merchandise |
goods for buying and selling. |
| nowadays |
during these present times. |
| ooze |
to leak out slowly. Liquids, gases, and sounds may ooze. |
| provider |
a person or organization that is a source for or supplier of a particular product or service. |
| stagger |
to walk or stand in an unsteady way or with a need for support. |
| straggle |
to stray from or drop behind a group. |
| widen |
to make or become broader. |