| accessory |
a person who helps another person break the law but does not actually commit the crime. [1/2 definitions] |
| acquaintance |
a person one has met but does not know well. [1/2 definitions] |
| agency |
a company or organization that does business in support of other companies or people. An agency helps people do things that are difficult or complicated to do just by themselves. [1/3 definitions] |
| airstrip |
a landing strip or cleared area where aircraft land or take off; runway. An airstrip usually is not paved and does not have the workers or equipment of an airport. |
| aluminium |
the British spelling of "aluminum," a strong, light, silver metal that does not easily rust. |
| aluminum |
a strong, light, silver metal that does not easily rust. Aluminum is a chemical element. (symbol: Al) |
| amateur |
one who does something only for enjoyment rather than for money. [1/3 definitions] |
| -ard |
a suffix that means one who does something too much or too often. |
| artist |
a person who does something with a great deal of skill or talent. [1/2 definitions] |
| asbestos |
a mineral that separates into fibers and does not catch fire or conduct electricity. Asbestos is used to make fireproof materials and insulation. |
| benefit |
anything that does someone good or gives an advantage. [1/4 definitions] |
| beret |
a soft, round, flat cap with a snug headband. A beret does not have a visor. |
| bias |
an opinion or liking that does not let one be fair; prejudice. [1/3 definitions] |
| bicker |
to quarrel about something that does not matter. |
| blob |
a soft mass that does not have a fixed or solid shape. |
| brat |
a child who is spoiled or does not behave. |
| bruise |
an injury that does not cause a break in the skin or bone but usually causes a dark blue or purple mark to appear on the skin. [1/3 definitions] |
| bystander |
someone who happens to be present when something takes place but does not take part in it. |
| cellular phone |
a telephone that can be taken anywhere and does not use wires. A cellular phone uses radio signals that are sent out from many different points called "cells." A cellular phone gets its signals from whatever cell is closest to it at the moment. A cellular phone is often called a "cell phone." |
| chaplain |
a member of the clergy who leads religious services and does counseling for a military unit, a hospital, or other group. |
| chromium |
a shiny, silver-gray metal that is one of the chemical elements. Chromium does not rust easily. It is used on surfaces, such as the metal trim on cars, because it stays shiny. It can be combined with other metals to form alloys. (symbol: Cr) |