| chemistry |
the science that studies the form and function of basic elements and their compounds. |
| common |
associated with all sides or with all members of a group. |
| confusion |
the state of not understanding clearly or of being mixed up. |
| delicate |
pleasing to the senses in a light, soft, or mild way. |
| flare |
to begin to burn brightly (often followed by "up"). |
| impostor |
a person who cheats or tricks others by pretending to be another person. |
| majority |
the greater number or amount; a number or amount greater than half. |
| monopolize |
to get or keep sole control of; have for oneself alone; take over. |
| oath |
a serious promise. |
| playoff |
in sports, final or extra games or rounds to settle a tie or decide a championship. |
| regard |
to think of with a particular feeling or in a certain way; consider. |
| surgeon |
a medical doctor who does surgery. |
| terrorism |
the use of violence or fear by a political group as a way of forcing others to meet its demands. |
| textile |
cloth made by weaving or knitting. |
| wriggle |
to twist and turn one's body with quick movements from side to side; wiggle. |