| affirm |
to state or declare as true. |
| alloy |
a substance made by mixing two or more metals or a metal and another substance. |
| carat |
a unit of weight for diamonds and other gems, equal to one-fifth of a gram. |
| emigrate |
to leave one country or region in order to settle in another. |
| malfunction |
the act or an instance of failing to operate or work properly. |
| ministry |
the duties and functions of a religious minister. |
| nutrient |
something in food that helps people, animals, and plants live and grow. |
| pact |
an agreement or a sworn promise. |
| pesky |
(informal) pestering or annoying. |
| prescribe |
to order or suggest as a medicine. |
| reminisce |
to recall past experiences, often with fondness or pleasure. |
| sequence |
a pattern or process in which one thing follows another. |
| surplus |
the amount that goes beyond what is needed or required; an extra amount. |
| transit |
the act of passing over, across, or through; passage. |
| vex |
to annoy or irritate. |