| awareness |
the state or condition of having noticed something or being conscious of something. |
| contract |
an agreement that is supported by the law. |
| delay |
the act of putting off until a later time. |
| expedition |
a journey taken for a reason, or a group taking such a trip. |
| flatter |
to give too much or false praise; try to please by praising. |
| gloomy |
dim or dark. |
| jeopardy |
danger of harm, death, or loss; at risk. |
| judge |
a person trained to hear and decide cases brought before a court of law. |
| pastry |
baked goods, often sweet, made with a dough of flour, shortening, and water. |
| relax |
to make looser or less stiff. |
| research |
careful study of something in order to find out information about it. |
| tax |
a sum of money paid to a government, which the government uses to pay for its services to the people and to maintain itself. |
| therefore |
for that reason; as a result. |
| tile |
a flat or shaped piece of baked clay or other hard material, used to cover floors, walls, or roofs. |
| vibrate |
to move back and forth very rapidly and steadily. |