| attention |
the concentration of one's mind on something. |
| clash |
to strike together with force, making a loud noise. |
| costly |
having a high price or value. |
| dramatically |
to a large or impressive degree; sharply; significantly. |
| halo |
a circle of light shining around the head of a god, an angel, or a saint in a picture. |
| lumber1 |
logs cut into boards or beams for use in building. |
| manual |
a book of instructions. |
| occupation |
the work a person does to earn a living; profession. |
| phony |
(informal) not real or genuine; fake. |
| response |
a written or spoken answer; reply. |
| scoundrel |
a wicked person; villain. |
| seemingly |
according to what seems or is perceived; apparently. |
| tang |
a sharp, strong flavor or odor. |
| tense1 |
pulled or stretched tightly. |
| tile |
a flat or shaped piece of baked clay or other hard material, used to cover floors, walls, or roofs. |