| adjustment |
the act or process of changing or fixing something. |
| attract |
to cause to come near. |
| barb |
a small, sharp point that sticks out in the opposite direction of the main point or hook, as on an arrow, fishhook, or the like. |
| benefit |
to be helpful to; have good results for. |
| commission |
the act of performing or carrying out (something); the act of committing. |
| deceit |
the act of lying or cheating. |
| forgive |
to excuse or pardon. |
| middle-class |
of or pertaining to the segment of people in a society who are neither of high rank or low rank with respect to wealth or social status. |
| probable |
likely to happen or be true. |
| reproduce |
to make a copy of. |
| sketch |
a drawing or painting that was done in a hurry or without detail. Sketches are sometimes done to prepare for later work. |
| slobber |
to let liquid, especially saliva, dribble from the mouth; drool. |
| supervisor |
a person who watches over other workers and who guides and disciplines them. |
| thorn |
a short, stiff point on a plant stem or branch. |
| worthy |
deserving (often followed by "of"). |