| approach |
the act of coming near. |
| bonus |
a payment added to a person's regular pay as a reward for hard work. |
| briefly |
in a way that is not lengthy; for a short time. |
| coil |
to wind into circles. |
| commissioner |
the head of a government department. |
| community |
a particular area where a group of people live. |
| deck |
the floor on a ship or boat. Sometimes a ship has several decks at different levels. |
| dignity |
one's sense of worth; pride or self-respect as shown in one's appearance or behavior. |
| glimpse |
a quick look. |
| homeland |
one's native country or region. |
| secure |
to make a place safe from unwanted entrance or attack. |
| stump |
a base of a tree that is left standing after the tree has been cut down. |
| supply |
to provide. |
| university |
a large school, where people both learn and do research. A student must finish high school before attending a university. Universities offer several levels of degrees. |
| versus |
against; in opposition to. |