| century |
a unit of time equal to one hundred years. |
| detach |
to separate from a whole. |
| inquire |
to ask in order to find out or learn (something). |
| italicize |
to print in italic type. |
| jest |
a funny saying or action; joke. |
| medicinal |
of, pertaining to, or having healing powers; curative. |
| mention |
to speak of briefly or in passing. |
| polish |
to give a shiny surface to. |
| skilled |
having skill. |
| smock |
a loose, light jacket, coat, or other similar garment, that is worn over clothing to protect it from soil, paint, or damage. |
| solitary |
being, traveling, or living without others; alone. |
| subtract |
to take away from a whole or larger amount. |
| tint |
a shade of a color. |
| uncover |
to discover or make known; reveal. |
| weekend |
the part of the week between Friday evening and Sunday evening. |