| argue |
to give reasons for or against something. |
| basin |
an open, shallow bowl used to hold water for washing. |
| circular |
having a round shape or outline. |
| defense |
the act of protecting or guarding. |
| failure |
the act of not succeeding or not doing. |
| financial |
having to do with money or those whose job is to manage money. |
| lens |
a piece of clear material such as glass that bends light rays passing through it. The surface of a lens is curved to bend light rays toward or away from a central point. |
| nursery |
a room where babies or young children sleep or play. |
| pastry |
baked goods, often sweet, made with a dough of flour, shortening, and water. |
| repair |
to put in good condition again after damage has been done; fix. |
| scum |
a layer of waste matter that forms on the surface of a liquid. |
| steady |
firmly fixed in position; stable. |
| subject |
the topic of what is said, written, or studied. |
| threat |
a statement that harm or punishment will follow. |
| urge |
to push or drive forward or onward. |