catalog |
an organized list of things such as book titles, goods for sale, or other items, with a short description of each item. |
cleat |
a projection attached to the bottom of a shoe to prevent slipping, especially on sports shoes. |
decode |
to change the symbols in a secret language into ordinary language; decipher. |
distinguish |
to tell apart by seeing differences (often followed by "from"). |
etiquette |
rules for good behavior and manners. |
frame |
a structure made of parts that are joined together and that supports a larger object. |
froth |
any collection of bubbles formed on a liquid. |
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. |
insurance |
a protection against certain accidents that is provided by a company in return for payment of a fee. |
language |
the system of spoken or written words with which people communicate thoughts, ideas, or feelings. |
obedient |
likely or willing to obey rules or orders. |
perspire |
to give off moisture through the pores of the skin; sweat. |
proper |
correct for a certain purpose. |
sarcasm |
the use of scornful, mocking, teasing, or complaining remarks that are typically full of irony; that is, they say the opposite of what one actually means but are still effective in conveying the meaning one intends. |
weary |
tired in body or mind; fatigued. |