| attend |
to be present at. |
| attract |
to cause to come near. |
| betray |
to help the enemy of; commit treason. |
| competition |
the process or act of trying to win. |
| database |
a large collection of information in a computer. In a database, information is arranged so that it can be quickly changed or searched through. |
| invent |
to think of, come up with, or create something new. |
| merchant |
an owner of a shop. |
| nerve |
any of the fibers that carry messages to and from the brain and other parts of the body. Nerves are bundled together into a complicated system that connects all parts of the body to the spinal cord and brain. |
| prepare |
to make ready. |
| ransom |
the payment demanded in return for setting a kidnapped person free, or the act of setting someone free by paying the price demanded. |
| rely |
to trust or depend (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| rival |
a person whom one tries to be better than; competitor. |
| sketch |
a drawing or painting that was done in a hurry or without detail. Sketches are sometimes done to prepare for later work. |
| widen |
to make or become broader. |
| willing |
wanting or agreeing to do something; ready. |