| attain |
to gain or achieve through work. |
| briefly |
in a way that is not lengthy; for a short time. |
| compliment |
an expression of praise, admiration, or approval. |
| elderly |
old or aging. |
| electrocute |
to kill by electricity. |
| exploration |
the act of investigating or examining. |
| invention |
the act or process of coming up with or creating something new. |
| murmur |
to make a soft, muffled, continuous sound. |
| poll |
a set of questions given to large numbers of people. Polls are used to gather information about what the public thinks. |
| prospect |
something that is expected or very likely to happen. |
| responsible |
expected to take care of particular duties and jobs. |
| 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. |
| tour |
to journey from place to place. |
| vibrate |
to move back and forth very rapidly and steadily. |
| ware |
(usually plural) a thing or things offered for sale. |