| approach |
the act of coming near. |
| department |
a separate part of a large organization, such as a government, school, or business. |
| digest |
to break down into materials that can be absorbed and used by the body. |
| diplomat |
a person whose job is to handle relations with the governments of other countries. |
| exchange |
the act of giving or getting one thing in return for another; trade. |
| forlorn |
desolate or unhappy, as from abandonment or weariness. |
| gloomy |
dim or dark. |
| hitch |
to join or fasten with a rope or straps. |
| invention |
the act or process of coming up with or creating something new. |
| mall |
an open space lined with shade trees. A mall is used for walking and enjoyment. |
| organ |
a part of plants or animals that performs a particular task. The heart, the lungs, the skin, and the eyes are all organs of animals. |
| sharp |
having a thin edge or a fine point. |
| shatter |
to break suddenly into small pieces. |
| socket |
an opening into which something fits or is put. |
| twinkle |
to shine with a light that flickers or is not steady. |