| absent |
not present; away from where one usually is. |
| alter |
to make different in some way; change. |
| deadline |
a date or time by which something must be done. |
| dreary |
gloomy, sad, or dull. |
| effect |
something produced by a cause. |
| gloss |
a shine on a surface. |
| international |
having to do with two or more countries or with what happens between two or more countries. |
| pronunciation |
the act or manner of saying the sounds of words. |
| scrap1 |
a small bit, such as a piece left over or thrown away. |
| secretary |
a person who writes letters, keeps records straight, and manages mail. A secretary might work for another person or for a business. |
| tardy |
late or delayed. |
| thrill |
to cause to feel a sudden, sharp excitement. |
| urgent |
needing immediate action or attention. |
| verse |
poetry or a poem. |
| willingness |
the state of being ready or glad to do something without being forced to do it. |