| blurt |
to say suddenly and without thought (usually followed by "out"). |
| conservation |
the act of keeping and protecting from waste, loss, or destruction. |
| dispute |
an argument or debate. |
| expedition |
a journey taken for a reason, or a group taking such a trip. |
| fender |
a metal guard over the wheel of a truck, car, or bicycle. |
| handshake |
the gripping of hands between two people when they meet or say good-bye. |
| idle |
not active or in use; not working. |
| research |
careful study of something in order to find out information about it. |
| smudge |
a dirty mark or blot; stain. |
| straggle |
to stray from or drop behind a group. |
| survey |
the collecting of information on a particular subject from a small portion of the public. |
| translation |
writing or speech that has been changed from one language to another. |
| twilight |
the faint light in the sky when the sun is below the horizon before sunrise and after sunset. |
| unsuccessful |
not resulting in or achieving the desired goal. |
| volume |
a collection of pages of writing or print bound together; book. |