| alas |
a word used to express sadness or disappointment. |
| amaze |
to surprise greatly or fill with wonder; astonish. |
| dispute |
an argument or debate. |
| fiber |
a small, thin part of a plant, animal, or mineral that is shaped like a thread. |
| laboratory |
a place used for scientific investigation and experiments. |
| nearby |
located close at hand; not far away. |
| newly |
not long ago. |
| old-fashioned |
looking or being like past styles, manners, or ways of behaving. |
| penitentiary |
a prison for people who have been found guilty of serious crimes. |
| permit |
to allow (someone or something) to go into or be in a place. |
| progress |
forward movement toward an end. |
| rare1 |
not often found or seen; not common. |
| revolutionary |
creating or leading to great change. |
| salary |
a fixed amount of money paid at regular times for the work a person has done. |
| therapist |
one who specializes in treating people with psychological, emotional, or social problems. |