| failure |
the act of not succeeding or not doing. |
| faint |
weak or slight. |
| federal |
having to do with a system of government that unites several states under a central government. The states have their own governments, yet they recognize the rule of the central government as well. |
| function |
to run or operate, especially in a way that is normal or desired. |
| invention |
the act or process of coming up with or creating something new. |
| manner |
a way of doing something; style. |
| miniature |
A miniature is something that is exactly like something else but much smaller in size. |
| occur |
to take place; happen. |
| playoff |
in sports, final or extra games or rounds to settle a tie or decide a championship. |
| prod |
to poke with, or as though with, a pointed rod or instrument. |
| rouse |
to waken from sleep or a state similar to sleep. |
| software |
any of the programs that are written to operate a computer. |
| swoop |
to sweep down suddenly from above, or as if from above in attack (often followed by "down on"). |
| thus |
in this way; so. |
| wink |
to close and open one eye quickly, as a sign of agreement or friendliness. |