| advance |
to move or send forward. |
| atmosphere |
the gases surrounding the earth or other similar objects in outer space. |
| cancer |
a disease in which certain cells divide and grow much faster than they normally do. |
| clasp |
to grasp or grip with a hand or arm, or something like a hand or arm. |
| compliment |
an expression of praise, admiration, or approval. |
| conference |
a meeting to discuss a particular matter. |
| define |
to explain or state the meaning of. |
| employment |
the act of hiring or keeping someone as a paid worker. |
| formation |
the act of forming or the state of being formed. |
| nugget |
a small, solid lump. |
| predicament |
a difficult or dangerous situation with a solution that may be hard to find. |
| procedure |
a series of steps that must be taken in order to do something. |
| receptacle |
a container for receiving and keeping something. |
| reserve |
to hold back or save for later use. |
| screw |
a metal fastener that is like a nail with grooves that wind around it. A screw can be driven into a surface by turning it while pressing down on the head. |