| absorb |
to take in or soak up. |
| authority |
the right or power to give orders, make decisions, or control people. |
| borrow |
to take with the promise to return or replace. |
| calculation |
deliberate scheming. |
| clumsy |
without physical grace or control; awkward. |
| cluster |
a small, close group of things that are alike. |
| employee |
someone who works for a person or business in return for pay. |
| fatigue |
the condition of being tired in body or mind. |
| merchandise |
goods for buying and selling. |
| pastel |
a pale, soft color. |
| precision |
the state of being accurate or exact. |
| preference |
a person or thing that is liked better. |
| stuffy |
not having enough fresh air. |
| vow |
to promise or pledge in a serious way. |
| youngster |
a young person; child. |