| alas |
a word used to express sadness or disappointment. |
| assistant |
a person who gives help or aid. |
| astound |
to cause surprise or wonder; amaze. |
| crude |
natural; raw. |
| curb |
a raised rim where a street meets the edge of the sidewalk. |
| emigrant |
one who leaves a country to live in another. |
| exchange |
the act of giving or getting one thing in return for another; trade. |
| language |
the system of spoken or written words with which people communicate thoughts, ideas, or feelings. |
| perfume |
a liquid, made from flowers, herbs, or other substances that has a pleasant smell. Perfume is put on the body. |
| represent |
to stand for or be a sign of. |
| temperature |
the degree of heat or cold of an object or an environment. |
| total |
the whole amount; sum. |
| university |
a large school, where people both learn and do research. A student must finish high school before attending a university. Universities offer several levels of degrees. |
| whip |
to strike or beat with quick, repeated strokes with a long, thin strap, or a rod. |
| wring |
to twist and squeeze tightly. |