| alternate |
to take turns (usually followed by "with"). |
| custom |
a way of acting that is usual or accepted for a person or a social group. |
| delete |
to remove from a written work. |
| diplomat |
a person whose job is to handle relations with the governments of other countries. |
| expect |
to hope for or look forward to. |
| foundation |
the basis of something such as an action, substance, structure, or opinion. |
| guilty |
responsible for breaking a law or doing something wrong. |
| herb |
a plant that is used for healing the body or to give a pleasant smell or taste to something. |
| manure |
the waste matter of animals, such as cows and horses, used to fertilize the soil and help plants grow. |
| pneumonia |
a serious disease in which the lungs become swollen and painful and fill with liquid. Pneumonia is caused by viruses or bacteria. |
| regarding |
having to do with; about; concerning. |
| rehearse |
to practice for a show, play, concert, or other performance. |
| thermometer |
an instrument for measuring temperature. Some thermometers are made of a closed glass tube containing mercury or alcohol that rises or falls as the temperature rises or falls. |
| understand |
to get the meaning, nature, or importance of. |
| weaken |
to make weak or weaker; to cause (something) to be less strong. |