Chapter 15 Vocabulary in Action

to divide something into parts; to examine thoroughly and in detail.

• gradual

• extraordinary

• analyze

A brief statement of information or news.

• bulletin

• element

• delegate

Relayed as a secret; private.

• dignity

• confidential

• ignite

A person with the authority to act for others; a representative; to choose a person as a representative.

• technical

• delegate

• verge

The condition of being worthy, honored, and respected.

• dignity

• puncture

• neutral

One of more than one hundred basic substances from which all things are made; a simple part.

• ignite

• delegate

• element

unusual; remarkable; uncommon.

• analyze

• extraordinary

• bulletin

Happening in small degrees or steps; little by little.

• retreat

• gradual

• tendency

To set of fire; to begin to burn.

• ignite

• jovial

• verge

Inventive; clever.

• ingenious

• element

• gradual