| closely |
carefully and with attention. |
| compass |
an instrument for showing direction. A typical compass has a moving magnetic needle that points north. |
| convenient |
easily used for someone's needs, purposes, or comfort; useful. |
| curiosity |
the desire to learn or know. |
| dormitory |
a building with many bedrooms, often lived in by students. Many colleges have dormitories. |
| enclose |
to close in or shut in with walls or a container. |
| flaw |
a fault or defect. |
| global |
having to do with the whole earth. |
| grace |
beauty or charm in form, style, or motion. |
| immediate |
happening right away; instant. |
| nomination |
the act of choosing a person to run for office. |
| progress |
forward movement toward an end. |
| scuff |
to become damaged by scraping. |
| seep |
to spread or flow through gradually. |
| stampede |
the sudden and hurried mass movement of a large group of frightened animals. |