anchor |
a heavy object that is dropped from a boat or ship by a cable to keep the vessel from moving. |
assign |
to set apart or give out for a particular use. |
browse |
to examine things in a slow and casual way. |
description |
the act of using words to tell others what something is or was like. |
funeral |
a ceremony for a dead person. |
grudge |
anger that is held onto for a long time. |
immigration |
the act of coming to live permanently in a new country. |
intrude |
to enter or thrust oneself in when not invited or welcome. |
latitude |
the distance between the equator and a point north or south on the earth's surface. This distance is measured in degrees. |
package |
an object or bundle that is packed, wrapped, or boxed; bundle. |
promotion |
a raise to a higher grade or position. |
rally |
to unite again or raise the spirits of after a disappointment or failure. |
scout |
a person, ship, or plane sent to spy or gather information. |
shaky |
shaking; trembling. |
trial |
the act of hearing a case in court to decide whether or not a person has broken a particular law. |