| background |
all of a person's experience, education, and origins. |
| basin |
an open, shallow bowl used to hold water for washing. |
| captain |
a leader. |
| community |
a particular area where a group of people live. |
| conclusion |
an ending, result, or outcome. |
| distinct |
different or set apart; separate. |
| explanation |
the act or process of making clear in speech or writing. |
| fame |
the condition of being well known or respected by a great number of people. |
| hilarious |
very funny. |
| precipitation |
the act of water falling in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail. |
| proverb |
a short, often-used saying that expresses something wise or true. |
| slimy |
made of or like a slippery liquid. |
| transaction |
a piece of business, such as a sale or trade. |
| vacant |
without activity or contents; empty. |
| workplace |
the place where one does one's job, especially a factory, office, store, or the like. |