| actively |
in a way that involves making an effort, taking action, or participating. |
| agency |
a company or organization that does business in support of other companies or people. An agency helps people do things that are difficult or complicated to do just by themselves. |
| apology |
a statement that one is sorry for something. |
| compartment |
a part or area of something that is divided off as a section of the whole. |
| control |
to use power to manage or command. |
| effect |
something produced by a cause. |
| fringe |
an edge of hanging threads, yarn, or strips of leather used to decorate clothing or drapes. |
| grope |
to feel about or feel one's way with the hands. |
| negligent |
not showing proper concern; careless. |
| receipt |
the act or fact of receiving. |
| slouch |
to sit, stand, or move with a bent, careless posture. |
| squelch |
to intimidate or silence, as with a crushing reply. |
| translation |
writing or speech that has been changed from one language to another. |
| treason |
the betrayal of one's country by going to war against it or giving information to its enemies. |
| trudge |
to walk in a heavy way with much effort or weariness. |