| availability |
the condition of being ready and able to be used. |
| commissioner |
the head of a government department. |
| disappointed |
unhappy because what one hoped for did not happen or because something is not as good as one expected. |
| filter |
a device used to remove dirt or other solids from liquids or gases. A filter can be made of paper, charcoal, or other material with tiny holes in it. |
| flatten |
to squash or compress. |
| ideal |
a belief or aim considered to be worthy of honor or respect. |
| income |
the money received for work or from property that is owned. |
| noun |
a word that names a person, place, thing, or condition. A noun may be the subject of a sentence or the object of a verb or preposition. |
| pamper |
to treat or please with too much care or attention; spoil. |
| persist |
to continue in a firm, steady way without stopping or lessening. |
| punctuate |
to put commas, periods, apostrophes, and other such marks in a piece of writing. |
| slang |
very informal speech that is made up of new words, or new meanings of old words. Slang is not appropriate for serious conversation or writing. |
| supportive |
providing help, assistance, or encouragement. |
| trifle |
something that has very little value or importance. |
| youngster |
a young person; child. |