| calculator |
a machine used in computing numbers. |
| essentially |
at the core; when the most important part is considered. |
| expand |
to make larger or wider. |
| hibernate |
to sleep through the winter in a den or burrow to save energy. Bears, snakes, and certain other animals hibernate. |
| hydrant |
an upright pipe with a valve from which water can be drawn from a water main. |
| improve |
to make better. |
| lame |
not able to walk well; disabled. |
| language |
the system of spoken or written words with which people communicate thoughts, ideas, or feelings. |
| promotion |
a raise to a higher grade or position. |
| security |
freedom from fear or danger; safety. |
| slick1 |
having a smooth, shiny, or slippery surface. |
| smash |
to break into small pieces by hitting, throwing, or dropping, often making a loud noise. |
| traffic |
the movement of people or vehicles along a sidewalk, road, or other route of travel. |
| twilight |
the faint light in the sky when the sun is below the horizon before sunrise and after sunset. |
| unfortunately |
used to express that an event being talked about is something unlucky or something that turned out badly. |