| amateur |
one who does something only for enjoyment rather than for money. |
| colonial |
of or related to a colony or colonies. |
| declaration |
an official or formal announcement or proclamation, or the document containing it. |
| dike |
a dam or high wall built to prevent flooding. |
| fragrant |
having a pleasant smell. |
| improvement |
a change that makes something better than it was. |
| nerve |
any of the fibers that carry messages to and from the brain and other parts of the body. Nerves are bundled together into a complicated system that connects all parts of the body to the spinal cord and brain. |
| realize |
to understand completely. |
| religious |
devoted to the beliefs of a particular religion. |
| revolution |
the overthrow of a political system or government by force, and the setting up of a new government in its place. |
| scholar |
a person who has much knowledge, usually acquired from research and study. |
| scientific |
having to do with science. |
| stumble |
to trip or lose one's balance in walking or running. |
| topple |
to sway and fall down; tumble. |
| upholstery |
materials used to cover furniture. |