| constitution |
the set of basic laws by which a nation, state, or other organization is governed. |
| edit |
to correct, cut, add to, or change with the goal of producing a finished piece of writing or a film. |
| fabric |
cloth that is woven or knitted; material. |
| introduce |
to present to another person. |
| lens |
a piece of clear material such as glass that bends light rays passing through it. The surface of a lens is curved to bend light rays toward or away from a central point. |
| oath |
a serious promise. |
| parlor |
a room in a house, hotel, restaurant, or the like for conversation or for entertaining guests. |
| pneumonia |
a serious disease in which the lungs become swollen and painful and fill with liquid. Pneumonia is caused by viruses or bacteria. |
| punctual |
on time; prompt. |
| responsibility |
something for which a person is responsible; duty. |
| screw |
a metal fastener that is like a nail with grooves that wind around it. A screw can be driven into a surface by turning it while pressing down on the head. |
| shawl |
a piece of fabric that is worn over the shoulders or around the head and shoulders. It is larger and heavier than a scarf. |
| slant |
to be at a leaning or tilting angle. |
| swift |
moving or able to move very rapidly. |
| wedge |
a piece of wood or metal shaped like a triangle with a thin edge. A wedge is driven or forced between objects to split, lift, or make them stronger. |