| B.S.1 |
a college degree earned in a science, such as biology or chemistry, after four years of study. "B.S." is an abbreviation of "Bachelor of Science." |
| butt1 |
the end of something that remains after the rest has been eaten or broken off. [1/2 definitions] |
| buttermilk |
a sour liquid left after making butter from milk. Buttermilk is used as a drink or in cooking. |
| cackle |
the shrill, broken noise that a hen makes, especially after laying an egg. [1/4 definitions] |
| cashew |
a curved nut of this tree, which is eaten after roasting. [1/2 definitions] |
| chase1 |
to follow with the goal of catching; run after. [1/3 definitions] |
| chorus |
a part of a song that is repeated after every verse. [1/3 definitions] |
| coke |
the carbon substance that is left after coal has been heated without air. Coke is used as a fuel for doing certain kinds of work in a factory. |
| collect |
to make oneself calm, especially after being upset or disturbed. [1/5 definitions] |
| college |
a school of higher learning that one attends after high school. Most college programs require four years of study. |
| conclusion |
an opinion reached after careful thinking. [1/2 definitions] |
| consecutive |
following one after another without a break. |
| constellation |
a group of stars in the sky that is thought to look like, and is named after, an animal, object, or person. |
| consul |
a government official who lives in a foreign city. A consul looks after the interests of his or her nation's citizens who live or travel there. |
| continue |
to start again after stopping or taking a break. [2/4 definitions] |
| curfew |
a rule or law that sets a time after which everyone must be off the street and inside for the night. Curfews sometimes apply only to a particular group, such as young people. |
| day care |
care during the day in a home or day-care center for children too young for school or older children after school or during vacation. Day care may also offer care for elderly or disabled people. |
| debris |
scattered pieces left after something has been destroyed. |
| determine |
to conclude after studying or watching. [1/3 definitions] |
| disposable |
meant to be thrown out after use. |
| division sign |
a mathematical sign made up of a small horizontal line with one dot above it and one dot below it ( ÷ ). It indicates that the number coming before it is to be divided by the number coming after it. |