| absent |
not present; away from where one usually is. |
| ancient |
very old; existing for many years. |
| cement |
a powder made of clay and limestone that becomes hard when water is added. Cement is used as a building material. |
| concert |
a musical or dance performance before an audience; recital. |
| confess |
to admit as true. |
| effect |
something produced by a cause. |
| fund |
a supply of money or other resources that is held for a particular purpose. |
| homeland |
one's native country or region. |
| mood |
the way a person feels at a certain time. |
| negotiation |
(often plural) discussions meant to help people agree on something. |
| obvious |
easily seen or understood; clear. |
| organize |
to set in order; arrange in an orderly way. |
| prickle |
a small, sharp, pointed growth or extension, such as a plant thorn. |
| spurt |
to rush or shoot out in a forced or sudden way; spout. |
| weekly |
done, happening, or printed once a week. |