| combat |
fighting, especially against an enemy in war. |
| cycle |
a circle of events that repeats in a regular pattern. |
| hedge |
a solid row of bushes, used as a kind of fence. |
| instruction |
the act of giving knowledge; teaching. |
| latitude |
the distance between the equator and a point north or south on the earth's surface. This distance is measured in degrees. |
| lousy |
(informal) nasty or mean. |
| manufacturer |
a company that makes things in large quantities, usually in a factory and using machines. |
| marketplace |
an area, either outside or inside, where goods are sold. |
| relay |
to carry or pass on. |
| sample |
to test a part of something. |
| snort |
to push air through the nose in a noisy, rough, and forceful way. |
| stiff |
not easy to bend. |
| veto |
the power of a government official or group to keep something from taking effect. |
| wise |
having understanding and good judgment about what is true or good. |
| wonder |
to feel admiration, surprise, or amazement (often followed by "at"). |