| defective |
having a flaw or defect; not perfect. |
| diet |
the food and drink usually eaten and drunk by a person or animal. |
| explode |
to burst because of too much pressure inside. |
| extinguish |
to put out; stop the burning of. |
| garlic |
a strong smelling plant related to the onion. Its bulbs are used for seasoning. |
| grammar |
the rules for forming the words and sentences of a language. Some of these rules have to be learned. Other rules are already in the head of a native speaker. For example, a native English speaker would not say, "I a cat bitten by was," because the grammar does not make sense. When one learns a new language, most of the rules of its grammar have to be learned. |
| monopolize |
to get or keep sole control of; have for oneself alone; take over. |
| pattern |
an arrangement of shapes, lines, letters, numbers, or colors that can be repeated or used again and again. |
| prosper |
to be successful or have good luck; thrive. |
| repair |
to put in good condition again after damage has been done; fix. |
| rival |
a person whom one tries to be better than; competitor. |
| runt |
a dog, pig, or other animal that is the smallest of a litter. |
| stash |
to hide or store secretly (sometimes followed by "away"). |
| surgery |
an operation done by a surgeon. |
| whereas |
while in contrast. |