| addict |
a person who depends on something, such as a drug, that is usually harmful and cannot be easily given up. |
| chronicle |
an account of events, told in the order in which those events took place. |
| commute |
to ride or drive a long distance to and from work or school. |
| data |
facts, figures, or other pieces of information that can be used to learn about something. The word "data" is the plural form of "datum," but is often used with a singular verb. |
| equivalent |
the same as or equal to another in force, value, measure, or meaning. |
| expressive |
full of feeling or meaning. |
| hieroglyphic |
a picture or symbol that stands for a word or sound; single hieroglyphic symbol. |
| hormone |
a substance made by certain cells in the body. Hormones move around the body in the blood and have effects on certain organs and cells. Hormones help control body processes such as growth. |
| interfere |
to block or get in the way (usually followed by "with"). |
| lubricate |
to coat or supply with grease, oil, or another slippery substance. |
| matchless1 |
being unsurpassed; without peer. |
| pioneer |
someone who is one of the first in a culture to explore or live in a place. |
| rapture |
great happiness, joy, or ecstasy; bliss. |
| rebound |
to bounce or leap back or away after hitting something. |
| swivel |
a device that allows the object fastened or mounted to it to turn freely or pivot. |