| angle |
the figure made by two lines coming from a single point. |
| annoyance |
someone or something that bothers or irritates. |
| cruise |
to travel at the same speed for a while. |
| emphasis |
special importance. |
| error |
a mistake in thought or action; something that is wrong. |
| expertise |
a high level of knowledge or skill. |
| fiction |
writing that tells a story made up in a writer's imagination. Fiction is usually written in prose, not poetry. Novels, short stories, and tales are pieces of fiction. |
| funnel |
a tool shaped like a cone with a narrow tube at the small end. Funnels are used for pouring something into a small opening. |
| gasoline |
a liquid that burns, used mainly as fuel for engines. Gasoline is made from petroleum. |
| install |
to put into position and make ready for use. |
| penitentiary |
a prison for people who have been found guilty of serious crimes. |
| threat |
a statement that harm or punishment will follow. |
| tunic |
an article of clothing that is loose and hangs to the knees. Tunics sometimes do not have sleeves and are sometimes belted. The ancient Greeks and Romans wore tunics. |
| vain |
not leading to a desirable or lasting effect. |
| versus |
against; in opposition to. |