| annoyance |
someone or something that bothers or irritates. |
| beckon |
to signal to come using a motion of the head or hands. |
| beverage |
any liquid for drinking, except water or medicine. |
| bloom |
to produce flowers. |
| congress |
(capitalized) the branch of the U.S. government that is elected to make laws. Congress is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. |
| deceit |
the act of lying or cheating. |
| dramatic |
of or having to do with the theater and plays. |
| dread |
to be very afraid of. |
| headline |
the title to a newspaper article that tells what the article is about. The headline for the most important news is in the largest type on the front page of the paper. |
| lessen |
to become or make smaller in amount or size. |
| morale |
the state of mind of a person or group; spirit. |
| original |
first; earliest. |
| overrule |
to rule or decide against. |
| supportive |
providing help, assistance, or encouragement. |
| warrant |
a document issued by a judge that gives a police officer the right to make searches, seize property, or make arrests. |