| accustom |
to cause (oneself or another) to become used to something over time. |
| bargain |
an agreement that contains the terms of a transaction or exchange. |
| budge |
to change or begin to change position slightly. |
| director |
a person who guides the affairs of a business or other organization. |
| forge1 |
to form or shape by heating and hammering. |
| gamble |
to bet money or other things on the way a game, race, or other event will end. |
| gush |
to flood out in large amounts and with great force; spurt. |
| introduction |
a part at the beginning of something, such as a book, article, or speech, that explains what will follow. |
| lawmaker |
one who creates or approves laws. |
| muzzle |
the part of the head of some animals that contains the nose, jaws, and mouth. |
| radar |
the use of radio waves to track the location, distance, and speed of faraway objects. Waves are sent out and then picked up again when they bounce back after hitting some object. |
| ripen |
to become or cause to become ripe or ready. |
| rove |
to wander widely, without a fixed destination; roam. |
| tightly |
in a firm, close, or secure way. |
| typical |
having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing. |