basin |
an open, shallow bowl used to hold water for washing. |
battery |
a device that makes electricity by using chemical reactions. Batteries are used to power many things, including cars, flashlights, toys, and watches. |
department |
a separate part of a large organization, such as a government, school, or business. |
expertise |
a high level of knowledge or skill. |
gimmick |
a clever device or idea whose only purpose is to get a customer's attention. |
hind |
at or near the back; rear. |
introduction |
a part at the beginning of something, such as a book, article, or speech, that explains what will follow. |
landlord |
a man or woman who rents property to others. |
obscure |
hard to see or not distinct. |
operate |
to work or run. |
rehearsal |
the act or process of practicing for a play, concert or other performance. |
subtract |
to take away from a whole or larger amount. |
trespass |
an act of entering the property of another without permission, which is against the law. |
universe |
all matter and energy; all existing things, including the earth and heavens. |
wrestle |
to struggle to throw and hold another to the ground, often as a sport or game. |