| architect |
a person who designs buildings and directs their construction. |
| barrier |
something that blocks the way such as a fence or wall. |
| chairman |
a man who is in charge of a meeting or committee. |
| cocky |
sure of oneself in a rude way; arrogant. |
| definite |
clear or exact. |
| device |
an invention or machine used to perform simple tasks or something else made for a specific purpose. |
| eve |
(sometimes capitalized) the evening or day before a holiday or other special day. |
| exchange |
the act of giving or getting one thing in return for another; trade. |
| familiar |
known by many people; easily recognized. |
| hardy |
able to stand hardship; tough; brave. |
| hygiene |
the practice of keeping clean to stay healthy and prevent disease. |
| popular |
liked or enjoyed by many people. |
| relic |
something that has survived from the past, such as an object or a custom. |
| simmer |
to cook in a liquid that is kept near the boiling point. |
| souvenir |
something kept as a reminder of a place, event, or friendship; memento. |