Vocabulary

downward glance; contemptuous look

enquiry; inquiry; consultation

underling; subordinate official

laxative

lower classes; common people

lower official

outdoor shoes

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lower classes

subordinates; petty officials

base; mean; vulgar; despicable; low

dew under (dripping from) trees

servant; valet; menial

servant girl

preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking

chancre

looking down on; getting a bird's-eye view

lower eyelid

mask (concealing one's true character); disguise; sheep's clothing

to unmask (someone's true nature)

parity check (data, memory, etc.)

creation of the world; evolution

chemical symbols (for the elements)

chemisorb

chemical engineering

chemical industry

chemical agent

chemical test

chemical formula

chemist

chemical product

chemical warfare

actinic rays

chemical

chemical reaction

chemicals

chemical weapons ban treaty

chemical change

ossification

make-up base