| accent |
a way of speaking a language that is typical of people from a particular area. |
| angle |
the figure made by two lines coming from a single point. |
| astonish |
to fill with great surprise or amazement. |
| compete |
to try to win or get something that others are also trying to get. |
| copper |
a reddish brown metal that is one of the chemical elements. Copper is used to make pipes, because it does not easily rust. It is used to make wires, because it is an excellent conductor of electricity. It can be combined with other metals to make alloys such as brass and bronze. |
| custom |
a way of acting that is usual or accepted for a person or a social group. |
| differ |
to be not the same as; be unlike. |
| economist |
a person who is an expert in the study of economics. |
| expense |
money needed to buy or do something; cost. |
| goblin |
a small, ugly creature in fairy tales that does evil or mischief to humans. |
| guarantee |
a promise, especially in writing, that something one has bought will work properly. If it does not, the seller or maker must either repair or replace it. |
| laundry |
clothing, sheets, and other things that are cleaned by washing or that are washed and ironed. |
| pronunciation |
the act or manner of saying the sounds of words. |
| tremendous |
very large in degree or size; huge. |
| variety |
change or difference; diversity. |