| bribery |
the act of offering or giving something to a person as a way of getting that person to do a certain thing. |
| develop |
to bring out the potential of; advance to a more complete or more effective condition. |
| drench |
to soak, or wet completely. |
| geography |
the physical features of an area on the earth's surface. |
| knit |
to make by knitting. |
| language |
the system of spoken or written words with which people communicate thoughts, ideas, or feelings. |
| lens |
a piece of clear material such as glass that bends light rays passing through it. The surface of a lens is curved to bend light rays toward or away from a central point. |
| reliable |
capable of being trusted or relied on; dependable. |
| revolutionary |
creating or leading to great change. |
| snout |
the front part of an animal's head that sticks out. The snout includes the nose, mouth, and jaws. |
| squirm |
to twist the body about; wriggle. |
| strictly |
strongly; absolutely. |
| talented |
having a natural skill or gift in some activity. |
| whittle |
to cut small bits or thin layers from, or to trim or shape by so doing. |
| worthy |
deserving (often followed by "of"). |