| announcement |
the act of declaring or making something known to people. |
| assistance |
the act of giving aid or support. |
| cocoon |
a covering made by young insects and some other arthropods to protect themselves while they change from a pupa into an adult. Some spiders make cocoons to hide their eggs. |
| concussion |
a violent shaking or heavy blow; shock. |
| democracy |
a form of government in which power rests with the people, either directly or through elected representatives. |
| divide |
to separate into parts. |
| excursion |
a short trip made for some purpose. |
| extent |
the area, amount, or distance that something reaches or covers; range. |
| guide |
to direct or lead along a way that is not familiar. |
| loyalty |
the condition of being faithful or true to someone or something. |
| organic |
produced or producing naturally, without using pesticides or other added chemicals. |
| rehearse |
to practice for a show, play, concert, or other performance. |
| retrieve |
to bring or get back; recover. |
| ruthless |
having no mercy or sympathy; cruel. |
| wonder |
to feel admiration, surprise, or amazement (often followed by "at"). |