| computer |
an electronic device that is used to store and sort information and work with data at a high speed. |
| conceited |
having too high an opinion of oneself; vain. |
| cord |
an amount of wood cut for fuel that equals 128 cubic feet. A cord of wood is arranged in a pile measuring 4 feet wide, 4 feet high, and 8 feet long. [1/4 definitions] |
| costly |
of high cost or value. |
| cot1 |
a British word for a bed with high sides for an infant or young child. "Cot" has the same meaning as "crib." [1/2 definitions] |
| counter1 |
a long, high table. People sit on stools or stand at a counter to eat, prepare food, or do business. [1/2 definitions] |
| covered wagon |
a large wagon with a high, curved, canvas cover. American pioneers rode west in covered wagons. |
| crib |
a bed with high sides for a baby or young child. [1/3 definitions] |
| crummy |
(informal) not good at all; not pleasing or of high quality; junky. [1/2 definitions] |
| crystal |
glass of very high quality. [1/5 definitions] |
| diesel engine |
a type of engine that burns fuel oil. Diesel engines are different from most car engines, which use an electric spark to ignite the fuel. In a diesel engine, the fuel is sprayed into a chamber and set on fire by the heat of air that has been put under high pressure. Big trucks have diesel engines. |
| dike |
a dam or high wall built to prevent flooding. [1/2 definitions] |
| diploma |
an official piece of paper stating that a student has earned a degree or finished a course of study. High schools, colleges, and universities give out diplomas. |
| dory1 |
a small, narrow boat with a flat bottom, high sides, and a sharply pointed bow. |
| drill1 |
a tool with a shaft that has sharp cutting edges and is turned at a high speed to make holes in wood, metal, and other materials. [1/4 definitions] |
| earl |
a British nobleman. An earl is of a high rank but below both a prince and a duke. |
| esteem |
to have a high opinion of; respect; honor. [2 definitions] |
| expensive |
costing a lot of money; having a high price. |
| extravagance |
something done or bought at a very high cost. [1/2 definitions] |
| favor |
high respect; liking; approval. [1/6 definitions] |
| fife |
a small wind instrument that looks like a flute and has a high pitch. The fife usually plays along with drums in marching music. |