| apparent |
easily seen or plain. |
| chain |
a row of links, usually made of metal, that are joined together and used to pull, hold, or fasten something. |
| emphasize |
to give particular attention to; stress. |
| explosion |
the act of bursting or the noise made by bursting. |
| geography |
the physical features of an area on the earth's surface. |
| harsh |
rough or not pleasing to the eyes, ears, or other senses. |
| language |
the system of spoken or written words with which people communicate thoughts, ideas, or feelings. |
| 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. |
| meantime |
the time that is in between. |
| pare |
to cut off the outside layer or ends from. |
| prevent |
to keep or stop from happening. |
| quake |
to tremble, shake, or shiver. |
| tariff |
a government tax on goods that come into a country; duty. |
| victim |
someone who is hurt, injured, or killed by a person, group, or event. |
| wrench |
to damage or hurt by twisting. |