| adjustment |
the act or process of changing or fixing something. |
| alternate |
to take turns (usually followed by "with"). |
| confuse |
to fail to see the difference between or among. |
| database |
a large collection of information in a computer. In a database, information is arranged so that it can be quickly changed or searched through. |
| eject |
to throw out with force. |
| govern |
to rule or lead. |
| local |
having to do with a particular place such as a neighborhood or town. |
| lumber1 |
logs cut into boards or beams for use in building. |
| mattress |
a large pad that supports the body while sleeping, made of a strong fabric filled with soft material such as cotton, hair, straw, or foam rubber. |
| nugget |
a small, solid lump. |
| organization |
the quality of being carefully arranged or ordered. |
| rural |
having to do with country life. |
| satellite |
a heavenly body that moves around a planet or another larger body. |
| scour1 |
to clean by rubbing hard. |
| twine |
sturdy string that is made by twisting two or more strands together. |