| anchor |
a heavy object that is dropped from a boat or ship by a cable to keep the vessel from moving. |
| attract |
to cause to come near. |
| betray |
to help the enemy of; commit treason. |
| certain |
sure; positive; having no doubt. |
| crate |
a box for packing and shipping made of wood or other material. |
| deputy |
a person appointed to assist and sometimes act in the place of someone else. |
| electronic |
having to do with devices, equipment, or systems that use electricity in complex ways while employing very tiny parts. |
| flunk |
(informal) to be unsuccessful; fail, as a student in an examination or course. |
| inquire |
to ask in order to find out or learn (something). |
| lessen |
to become or make smaller in amount or size. |
| produce |
to bring into being. |
| secrecy |
the condition of keeping or hiding something from others' knowledge. |
| sizable |
of large size or quantity; big. |
| threat |
a statement that harm or punishment will follow. |
| vocalist |
one who sings, especially a professional singer of popular music. |