| briefly |
in a way that is not lengthy; for a short time. |
| compete |
to try to win or get something that others are also trying to get. |
| congress |
(capitalized) the branch of the U.S. government that is elected to make laws. Congress is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. |
| costly |
having a high price or value. |
| educator |
a person who teaches. |
| fringe |
an edge of hanging threads, yarn, or strips of leather used to decorate clothing or drapes. |
| inflation |
an increase in the average price level. |
| item |
a single, particular thing in a group or list. |
| mime |
to act or portray with hand and body gestures only. |
| network |
a system that involves a number of persons or groups. |
| scribble |
to write quickly or carelessly; scrawl. |
| sulk |
to express anger or bad humor by being silent or distant. |
| tunic |
an article of clothing that is loose and hangs to the knees. Tunics sometimes do not have sleeves and are sometimes belted. The ancient Greeks and Romans wore tunics. |
| unable |
not having the power, skill, or means needed to do something; not able. |
| vibrate |
to move back and forth very rapidly and steadily. |