| acute |
sharp; severe. |
| analogy |
similarity or correspondence between two otherwise dissimilar things. |
| arcade |
a covered passageway that has shops or places to play video or other games along the sides. |
| camouflage |
a way of hiding something by covering or coloring it so that it looks like its surroundings. The military uses camouflage to hide people, buildings, or vehicles from the enemy. |
| census |
an official count of the people who live in a country or other area. A census is also used to collect information about these people, such as their job, age, or sex. |
| drab |
not bright; dull. |
| efficiency |
the quick, accurate performance of a task, or the ability to so perform. |
| faulty |
having imperfections, flaws, or defects. |
| glutton |
someone who eats an excessive amount, or one who both eats and drinks excessively. |
| irritate |
to anger or bother. |
| maelstrom |
a turbulent or overpowering situation. |
| pacify |
to calm or bring back peace of mind to. |
| pry1 |
to be too curious about another person's private life. |
| seduce |
to lead into a course of action not considered proper or moral; corrupt. |
| tolerance |
willingness to accept people whose race, religion, opinions, or habits are different from one's own. |