| contact |
the touching of two things or people. |
| distress |
a state of great need or trouble. |
| divide |
to separate into parts. |
| downward |
toward a lower place or condition. |
| economic |
having to do with the money system. |
| economist |
a person who is an expert in the study of economics. |
| hitch |
to join or fasten with a rope or straps. |
| major |
great in importance, position, or reputation. |
| prevent |
to keep or stop from happening. |
| racism |
the opinion or belief that a particular race of people is better than another race or races. |
| snicker |
to laugh in a sly and partly restrained way. |
| squeal |
a fairly long, loud, shrill sound or cry. |
| tension |
the act of stretching or state of being stretched; strain. |
| theft |
an act of stealing. |
| whisper |
to speak in a soft, low tone. |