| basis |
something that supports and is needed by all the other parts; starting point or foundation. |
| defense |
the act of protecting or guarding. |
| dismay |
alarm, confusion, or mental distress. |
| dome |
a rounded roof or ceiling on a room or building. |
| equality |
the condition of being the same in value, measure, or amount. |
| glossary |
a list of unusual or difficult words and their meanings connected with a particular subject or particular piece of writing. A glossary is often placed at the end of a book. |
| guideline |
a rule that tells people how to do something in the way that is considered best. |
| prison |
a building for holding and punishing people who have broken the law. |
| rehearse |
to practice for a show, play, concert, or other performance. |
| reluctant |
not willing or enthusiastic. |
| rust |
an orange or reddish brown coating that forms on metal that has been exposed to air and water. |
| slang |
very informal speech that is made up of new words, or new meanings of old words. Slang is not appropriate for serious conversation or writing. |
| software |
any of the programs that are written to operate a computer. |
| success |
a person or thing that does or goes well. |
| taxpayer |
one who pays or owes taxes. |