| actual |
truly existing, or being something that is real or true. |
| consequently |
as a result; therefore. |
| deluge |
a flood caused by a great amount of water. |
| educational |
giving knowledge or skill. |
| engineering |
the study and practice of using scientific and mathematical knowledge to do practical things. Knowledge of engineering is needed to design and build roads, bridges, tools, and machines. |
| entrepreneur |
someone who assumes the financial risk of beginning and operating one or several businesses. |
| eon |
a very long period of time. |
| fray |
to wear or rub thin. |
| implication |
something hinted at or suggested, but not said directly. |
| mortgage |
a written agreement by which a bank or other institution agrees to lend money so that one can buy a property. The bank holds a claim to this property until the money is paid back. |
| perception |
the ability to become aware of or know through the senses. |
| preen |
to dress and groom oneself with great care and satisfaction; primp. |
| prosecutor |
an attorney who tries a case against an accused person in a court of law. |
| questionnaire |
a form that asks for one's opinions about something or for small pieces of information about oneself or one's household. |
| sponsor |
a person who takes responsibility for someone or something. |