argument |
a discussion by people who disagree. |
believable |
able to be believed; credible; convincing. |
bolt |
a metal or wooden bar on a door that slides into an opening in the frame. When the bolt is inserted into the frame, the door stays closed. |
council |
a group of persons gathered together to discuss or make decisions about public matters. For example, a city council may make laws for or give advice on how to run a city. |
glamorous |
full of or characterized by fascination, allure, or excitement. |
grasp |
to take hold of with a hand or other thing that is capable of holding. |
insult |
to speak to or treat without respect or in a way that hurts feelings. |
intersect |
to cut across or pass through; cross. |
minimum |
the smallest or least in amount, number, or degree. |
safely |
without being harmed. |
senate |
(capitalized) one of the two houses of the United States Congress, or a similar part of national government in other countries. |
squelch |
to intimidate or silence, as with a crushing reply. |
strengthen |
to make or grow strong or stronger. |
trespass |
an act of entering the property of another without permission, which is against the law. |
trustworthy |
worthy or deserving of trust and confidence; steadily dependable; reliable. |