| anchor |
a heavy object that is dropped from a boat or ship by a cable to keep the vessel from moving. |
| bouquet |
a bunch of flowers, often arranged in a special way to be attractive. |
| contractor |
a person who signs an agreement to carry out a particular job at a certain price and also to supply necessary things for the job. A contractor often hires, supervises, and pays other people to help or to do the work. A person in charge of building or repairing a house is often a contractor. |
| disappointed |
unhappy because what one hoped for did not happen or because something is not as good as one expected. |
| economist |
a person who is an expert in the study of economics. |
| function |
to run or operate, especially in a way that is normal or desired. |
| geography |
the physical features of an area on the earth's surface. |
| hibernate |
to sleep through the winter in a den or burrow to save energy. Bears, snakes, and certain other animals hibernate. |
| insist |
to be firm about something; refuse to give up. |
| majority |
the greater number or amount; a number or amount greater than half. |
| perspire |
to give off moisture through the pores of the skin; sweat. |
| product |
something made by means of either human work or that of a machine. |
| remain |
to go on being; continue in a particular way without a change. |
| surgeon |
a medical doctor who does surgery. |
| swerve |
to change direction suddenly; turn quickly; veer. |