| approach |
the act of coming near. |
| blackmail |
money demanded from someone by another person who threatens to give out information that would harm that person. |
| buck3 |
an informal word for a U.S. dollar. |
| conference |
a meeting to discuss a particular matter. |
| descend |
to move downward or to a lower position. |
| drift |
the act of being carried away by some force such as the wind or flowing water. |
| economically |
as pertains to one's personal finances. |
| mighty |
having great power, strength, or ability. |
| promotion |
a raise to a higher grade or position. |
| pulley |
a simple machine that makes lifting something easier. A pulley has a wheel or set of wheels with grooves that a rope or chain can be pulled over. |
| secretary |
a person who writes letters, keeps records straight, and manages mail. A secretary might work for another person or for a business. |
| secure |
to make a place safe from unwanted entrance or attack. |
| vary |
to change; to make different. |
| weekend |
the part of the week between Friday evening and Sunday evening. |
| widely |
over a large area. |