| arch |
a curved structure made out of stone or brick and used to span an open space such as a door. |
| astonish |
to fill with great surprise or amazement. |
| comparison |
the act of deciding, saying, or showing how two or more things are the same or different. |
| customer |
a person who buys products or services. |
| department |
a separate part of a large organization, such as a government, school, or business. |
| directly |
without space or action in between. |
| estimate |
a careful guess as to the amount, size, or value of something. |
| grocery |
a store where food and other household supplies are sold; grocery store. |
| guarantee |
a promise, especially in writing, that something one has bought will work properly. If it does not, the seller or maker must either repair or replace it. |
| impressive |
having a lasting effect on the mind or feelings; making a strong impression. |
| italicize |
to print in italic type. |
| nursery |
a room where babies or young children sleep or play. |
| primary |
main; chief. |
| rind |
a thick, firm outer layer or covering. Oranges, lemons, melons, and some cheeses have rinds. |
| swift |
moving or able to move very rapidly. |