| accustom |
to cause (oneself or another) to become used to something over time. |
| article |
a single thing; one item out of a group of similar objects. |
| coil |
to wind into circles. |
| decode |
to change the symbols in a secret language into ordinary language; decipher. |
| diplomat |
a person whose job is to handle relations with the governments of other countries. |
| feat |
an act or achievement that shows courage, strength, or skill. |
| filter |
a device used to remove dirt or other solids from liquids or gases. A filter can be made of paper, charcoal, or other material with tiny holes in it. |
| hemisphere |
either of two halves of the earth. A hemisphere is formed by dividing the earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres at the equator, or into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres at a meridian. |
| nerve |
any of the fibers that carry messages to and from the brain and other parts of the body. Nerves are bundled together into a complicated system that connects all parts of the body to the spinal cord and brain. |
| neutral |
not taking any side in an argument or contest. |
| overdue |
not paid, delivered, or returned by the expected date. |
| paragraph |
a part of something written made up of one or more sentences that develop a certain idea. A paragraph begins on a new line which is usually indented from the other lines. |
| reluctance |
a state of unwillingness or disinclination, often arising from uncertainty or doubt. |
| terrorize |
to control by using threats or acts of violence. |
| upper |
higher in place, rank, position, or level. |