| apply |
to make use of or put to use. |
| blunder |
a silly or careless mistake. |
| cable |
a bundle of insulated wires used to carry electric current. |
| capital1 |
the city where the government of a country, state, or province is located. |
| dense |
having parts very close together with little space between. |
| detective |
a person, often a police officer, whose job is to find information that will solve crimes. |
| mummy |
a dead body that has been preserved with special chemicals and wrapped in cloth. The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummies. |
| optional |
left to someone's choice; not required. |
| practically |
almost; nearly. |
| reputation |
the level of respect with which a person is thought of by others. |
| throughout |
in, to, or during every part of. |
| tick1 |
the repeated clicking sound of a watch or clock. |
| unleash |
to set free from or as if from a leash. |
| weary |
tired in body or mind; fatigued. |
| widely |
over a large area. |