| A | B |
|---|
| annual | once a year; a book or plant that comes out once in a year |
| basic | having to do with the main point; key element or part |
| competition | trying to outdo others; a game or contest |
| contract | an agreement enforced by law; to make smaller; to come down with, as a sickness |
| dismiss | send away, remove from a job |
| neglect | hold back care or attention; lack of care |
| obtain | to gain through some effort |
| portion | part of the whole; serving; section |
| recall | bring back to mind; ability or act of remembering |
| sponsor | one who helps or takes responsibility for; a person/business that pays for an ad; to act as a sponsor |
| stern | not kindly, harsh-looking; back end of a boat |
| vacant | not used or lived in; without thought or expression |
