| alternate |
to take turns (usually followed by "with"). |
| cement |
a powder made of clay and limestone that becomes hard when water is added. Cement is used as a building material. |
| crate |
a box for packing and shipping made of wood or other material. |
| department |
a separate part of a large organization, such as a government, school, or business. |
| emotionally |
with regard to the feelings. |
| fleece |
the wool of an animal, usually a sheep. |
| lighten1 |
to become brighter or less dark in color. |
| lousy |
(informal) nasty or mean. |
| marvelous |
causing wonder or amazement. |
| retire |
to give up a job or career. |
| scoop |
a tool with a short handle attached to a deep, curved bowl, used to take up food or grain. |
| slack |
not tight; hanging loose; drooping. |
| underdog |
a person or team that is expected to lose a contest in sports or politics. |
| unite |
to join together into a whole; combine. |
| weary |
tired in body or mind; fatigued. |