| association |
a group of people joined together for a common purpose or by a shared interest. |
| barb |
a small, sharp point that sticks out in the opposite direction of the main point or hook, as on an arrow, fishhook, or the like. |
| clutch |
to keep in a firm grasp; hold tightly; grip. |
| commercial |
having to do with trade or business. |
| competitive |
having a strong desire to win or do better than others in almost every situation. |
| decay |
to rot or become rotted. |
| detect |
to discover or notice. |
| dual |
of or having two parts; double. |
| eavesdrop |
to listen to other people talk without letting them know. |
| howl |
to utter or make a long, loud, sad sound like that of a wolf or dog. |
| invention |
the act or process of coming up with or creating something new. |
| peasant |
a member of the class of farm workers and small farmers in Europe and Asia. |
| persist |
to continue in a firm, steady way without stopping or lessening. |
| racism |
the opinion or belief that a particular race of people is better than another race or races. |
| storage |
a place for keeping or holding things while they are not being used. |