| acceptable |
good enough to be approved of; satisfactory. |
| appoint |
to name to a particular office or duty. |
| avoid |
to keep away from. |
| cautious |
taking care to avoid danger or trouble; careful. |
| commissioner |
the head of a government department. |
| dial |
a disk that has numbers and a moving pointer that shows time, weight, speed, or some other measure. |
| environment |
the things and conditions that are all around one. |
| essentially |
at the core; when the most important part is considered. |
| harmful |
causing or likely to cause harm; dangerous. |
| inflation |
an increase in the average price level. |
| neglect |
an act or instance of not giving enough care or attention to something. |
| parole |
the release of a prisoner before the time of punishment is finished. Prisoners who are given parole have behaved well in prison. When on parole, they must obey certain rules. |
| spurt |
to rush or shoot out in a forced or sudden way; spout. |
| value |
the worth of something in money, goods, or services. |
| wrench |
to damage or hurt by twisting. |