| accustom |
to cause (oneself or another) to become used to something over time. |
| burden |
something that is carried or difficult to bear. |
| catalog |
an organized list of things such as book titles, goods for sale, or other items, with a short description of each item. |
| childhood |
the period or state of being young and not fully grown. |
| curtsy |
a gesture of the body that shows respect made by bending the knees and lowering the body slightly. A curtsy is usually made by women and girls. |
| dike |
a dam or high wall built to prevent flooding. |
| downward |
toward a lower place or condition. |
| forbid |
to give orders that prevent or prohibit. |
| frame |
a structure made of parts that are joined together and that supports a larger object. |
| gadget |
a small tool or device with a clever design or unusual use. |
| invent |
to think of, come up with, or create something new. |
| marketplace |
an area, either outside or inside, where goods are sold. |
| process |
a series of actions used to produce something or reach a goal. |
| sneer |
a look on the face that expresses scorn or lack of respect. |
| whiff |
a faint smell carried on the air. |