| alter |
to make different in some way; change. |
| baffle |
to confuse; puzzle. |
| bargain |
an agreement that contains the terms of a transaction or exchange. |
| cell |
a tiny unit of plant or animal life, having a nucleus and surrounded by a very thin membrane. |
| decision |
the act or result of making up one's mind. |
| essentially |
at the core; when the most important part is considered. |
| 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. |
| flinch |
to draw away suddenly in pain or fear. |
| heal |
to make whole or healthy again; cure. |
| obvious |
easily seen or understood; clear. |
| persuade |
to cause to do something by using reason or argument. |
| salary |
a fixed amount of money paid at regular times for the work a person has done. |
| screw |
a metal fastener that is like a nail with grooves that wind around it. A screw can be driven into a surface by turning it while pressing down on the head. |
| society |
all human beings considered together. |
| structure |
a thing made up of a number of parts joined together in a certain way. |