| absorb |
to take in or soak up. |
| battery |
a device that makes electricity by using chemical reactions. Batteries are used to power many things, including cars, flashlights, toys, and watches. |
| competitive |
having a strong desire to win or do better than others in almost every situation. |
| convert |
to change into another form or state. |
| deadline |
a date or time by which something must be done. |
| dome |
a rounded roof or ceiling on a room or building. |
| examine |
to look at closely and carefully. |
| hermit |
a person who lives alone and away from others. Often a person becomes a hermit in order to lead a religious life. |
| lore1 |
that which is known or believed about a subject, especially that transmitted by tradition, oral means, or obscure writings. |
| manage |
to direct or control. |
| prevent |
to keep or stop from happening. |
| relation |
connection. |
| smuggle |
to take in or out of a country illegally. |
| tourist |
a person who is travelling for pleasure. |
| worthy |
deserving (often followed by "of"). |