| anxious |
feeling worried, nervous, or afraid about something uncertain. |
| banker1 |
an owner or high level employee of an institution where money is kept safe, exchanged, or lent. |
| captive |
held as prisoner. |
| crook |
something bent, curved, or hooked. |
| deck |
the floor on a ship or boat. Sometimes a ship has several decks at different levels. |
| electrician |
one whose job is to install or repair electrical equipment. |
| govern |
to rule or lead. |
| intersect |
to cut across or pass through; cross. |
| level |
having a flat, even surface. |
| literature |
writings that have lasting value. Literature includes stories, poems, plays, and essays. |
| mention |
to speak of briefly or in passing. |
| pollute |
to make dirty or harmful to health by mixing in or adding waste material. |
| ramble |
to wander or stroll without any particular goal; roam. |
| scrap1 |
a small bit, such as a piece left over or thrown away. |
| thread |
a fine cord used in sewing, weaving, and the like. Thread is usually made of two or more fibers such as cotton twisted together. |