| accent |
a way of speaking a language that is typical of people from a particular area. |
| alas |
a word used to express sadness or disappointment. |
| architect |
a person who designs buildings and directs their construction. |
| bind |
to tie together or fasten tightly with a rope or cord. |
| contract |
an agreement that is supported by the law. |
| crutch |
a support used to help injured people walk. A crutch is a pole with a padded top that rests under the arm. |
| efficient |
operating or working in a way that gets results, with little wasted effort. |
| electrocute |
to kill by electricity. |
| fret1 |
to feel troubled or uneasy. |
| industry |
the activity of process of turning raw materials into finished products, or a particular business that does this. |
| pouch |
a sturdy bag or sack of any size that is used to carry things. |
| quicken |
to make faster; accelerate. |
| reap |
to cut down and gather. |
| snort |
to push air through the nose in a noisy, rough, and forceful way. |
| vice |
wicked, evil, or criminal behavior. |