| certain |
sure; positive; having no doubt. |
| christen |
to give a name to at baptism. |
| college |
a school of higher learning that one attends after high school. Most college programs require four years of study. |
| compete |
to try to win or get something that others are also trying to get. |
| difficult |
hard to do or understand. |
| fiber |
a small, thin part of a plant, animal, or mineral that is shaped like a thread. |
| freight |
goods shipped by boat, plane, train, or truck. |
| headdress |
a covering or decoration for the head. |
| journalist |
a person whose work is journalism. |
| lawyer |
one whose job is to help people with legal matters and represent them in court; attorney. |
| occurrence |
an event that takes place; incident. |
| promotion |
a raise to a higher grade or position. |
| 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. |
| slim |
attractively thin in form; slender. |
| therapist |
one who specializes in treating people with psychological, emotional, or social problems. |