| accent |
a way of speaking a language that is typical of people from a particular area. |
| assault |
a violent physical or verbal attack. |
| biography |
the written story of the facts and events of a person's life. |
| emphasize |
to give particular attention to; stress. |
| guide |
to direct or lead along a way that is not familiar. |
| homeless |
having no place indoors to live. |
| hygiene |
the practice of keeping clean to stay healthy and prevent disease. |
| immigration |
the act of coming to live permanently in a new country. |
| joyous |
full of joy; happy. |
| lame |
not able to walk well; disabled. |
| relax |
to make looser or less stiff. |
| secretary |
a person who writes letters, keeps records straight, and manages mail. A secretary might work for another person or for a business. |
| serious |
marked by careful thinking or consideration. |
| text |
the body of a printed work as distinguished from its title, headings, notes, and the like. |
| tick1 |
the repeated clicking sound of a watch or clock. |