| considerate |
thoughtful of the feelings and needs of others. |
| contractor |
a person who signs an agreement to carry out a particular job at a certain price and also to supply necessary things for the job. A contractor often hires, supervises, and pays other people to help or to do the work. A person in charge of building or repairing a house is often a contractor. |
| emotion |
a strong feeling such as joy, hatred, sorrow, or fear. When one feels an emotion, there are physical changes such as an increase in pulse, crying, or trembling. |
| familiar |
known by many people; easily recognized. |
| grain |
the small hard seeds of cereal plants such as wheat or rice. Grain is used for food and often ground into flour. |
| hibernate |
to sleep through the winter in a den or burrow to save energy. Bears, snakes, and certain other animals hibernate. |
| judgment |
an opinion formed after carefully studying all of the information. |
| lousy |
(informal) nasty or mean. |
| maximum |
being or having the largest amount or number possible. |
| membership |
the state of belonging to a particular group or organization. |
| punctual |
on time; prompt. |
| sake |
reason; purpose. |
| supportive |
providing help, assistance, or encouragement. |
| token |
a symbol that stands for something larger and greater in value |
| visitor |
one who comes to see someone or something. |