| anchor |
a heavy object that is dropped from a boat or ship by a cable to keep the vessel from moving. |
| development |
the act of starting something, working on it, and making it complete. |
| disorder |
lack of organization or arrangement. |
| glisten |
to shine or sparkle with reflected light. |
| imprint |
a mark or design made by pressing or printing on a surface. |
| insult |
to speak to or treat without respect or in a way that hurts feelings. |
| jerk |
any sudden, sharp movement that is not expected or planned. |
| melt |
to change from a solid to a liquid state through heat or pressure. |
| merchant |
an owner of a shop. |
| mummy |
a dead body that has been preserved with special chemicals and wrapped in cloth. The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummies. |
| physics |
the science that deals with matter and energy, their qualities, and the relationships between them. It includes the study of light, heat, sound, electricity, and force. (The word is used with a singular verb.) |
| quicken |
to make faster; accelerate. |
| slick1 |
having a smooth, shiny, or slippery surface. |
| tailor |
one who makes, alters, or repairs clothing. |
| totem |
a living thing, such as an animal or plant, that is taken as the symbol of a family or clan. |