| affect1 |
to cause a change in; influence. |
| banquet |
a fancy, formal dinner. |
| content1 |
(usually plural) whatever is held or contained in something. |
| cram |
to fill with more than can be easily held. |
| genuine |
true to what is claimed; real. |
| improve |
to make better. |
| insecure |
without enough protection; not safe or secure. |
| inspection |
an official review or examination. |
| invention |
the act or process of coming up with or creating something new. |
| laundry |
clothing, sheets, and other things that are cleaned by washing or that are washed and ironed. |
| noose |
a loop that passes through a knot in the end of a rope or other line. When the rope is pulled, the loop becomes smaller. |
| recent |
having to do with or happening in the very near past. |
| retreat |
the act of moving back or away from a place or situation. |
| sufficient |
enough; as much as needed. |
| unbelievable |
astounding or very hard to believe. |