| anniversary |
the date each year that is the same date on which a wedding or other important event happened. |
| bolt |
a metal or wooden bar on a door that slides into an opening in the frame. When the bolt is inserted into the frame, the door stays closed. |
| century |
a unit of time equal to one hundred years. |
| dessert |
a sweet food served at the end of a meal. |
| effort |
the action of physical or mental energy. |
| fairly |
in a just or honest way. |
| full-time |
involving or working the standard number of working hours per week, typically forty hours in the U.S. |
| govern |
to rule or lead. |
| meter3 |
a device that measures or records distance, speed, time, quantity, or degree. |
| minimum |
the smallest or least in amount, number, or degree. |
| patriot |
one who loves, supports, and defends his or her country. |
| sensor |
a device that detects and responds to certain changes in the environment, such as light, temperature, sound, or pressure. |
| thorough |
leaving nothing out; complete. |
| thoroughly |
completely; throughout. |
| wipe |
to clean or dry by rubbing lightly with a soft cloth, paper, or one's hand. |