| absorb |
to take in or soak up. |
| adjustment |
the act or process of changing or fixing something. |
| arise |
to appear; come into being. |
| barb |
a small, sharp point that sticks out in the opposite direction of the main point or hook, as on an arrow, fishhook, or the like. |
| celebrate |
to make special or honor with gifts, parties, or activities. |
| coarse |
having large grains or pieces, or a rough surface. |
| community |
a particular area where a group of people live. |
| dictionary |
a book, or a source of information found on a computer, that lists the words of a language in alphabetical order, along with information about their meaning, spelling, and pronunciation. |
| digital |
showing information by a row of numerical digits rather than by numbers on a dial. |
| federal |
having to do with a system of government that unites several states under a central government. The states have their own governments, yet they recognize the rule of the central government as well. |
| gossip |
tales or talk about the personal lives and secrets of others when they are not present. |
| griddle |
a flat pan or flat heated surface used in cooking. |
| normal |
close to what is usual, average, or standard. |
| possessor |
one who has or owns something. |
| warp |
to bend or twist out of shape. |