| applause |
the clapping of hands in approval. |
| chain |
a row of links, usually made of metal, that are joined together and used to pull, hold, or fasten something. |
| develop |
to bring out the potential of; advance to a more complete or more effective condition. |
| edition |
one of a series of printings of the same published work. |
| globe |
the world; planet Earth. |
| lever |
a basic tool used to lift or pry things open. A crowbar is one type of lever. |
| numerous |
being in great number; many. |
| rare1 |
not often found or seen; not common. |
| responsibility |
something for which a person is responsible; duty. |
| seize |
to take hold of in a quick, forceful way; grab. |
| serious |
marked by careful thinking or consideration. |
| unison |
(used with "in") speaking all at the same time, or singing at the same time in the same pitch. |
| veto |
the power of a government official or group to keep something from taking effect. |
| whimper |
to cry in weak, broken sounds. |
| worth |
good or important enough for. |