| carat |
a unit of weight for diamonds and other gems, equal to one-fifth of a gram. |
| continental |
of or pertaining to the whole of one of the major land masses, such as Europe or South America. |
| cower |
to crouch or cringe in fear. |
| embargo |
a government order that restricts trade or the shipment of goods. |
| ensemble |
a group of performers, such as actors or musicians, who perform together. |
| fraud |
the use of lies or tricks to cheat or take advantage of in a way that is often against the law. |
| furnish |
to supply with furniture. |
| hazardous |
full of danger; having great or many risks. |
| inflict |
to deal out or strike in a physical attack. |
| lure |
to attract with the promise of a reward. |
| prearrange |
to arrange beforehand or in advance. |
| propose |
to present or suggest as an idea to be considered. |
| proprietor |
an owner, or group of owners, of a business enterprise, real property, or the like. |
| resolve |
to decide firmly and sincerely to do something or that something shall be done. |
| typhoon |
a hurricane that occurs in the western Pacific area and the China Sea. |