| actress |
a woman or girl who plays a part in movies, television, plays, or radio. |
| annually |
once a year; yearly. |
| biography |
the written story of the facts and events of a person's life. |
| christen |
to give a name to at baptism. |
| compete |
to try to win or get something that others are also trying to get. |
| 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. |
| deck |
the floor on a ship or boat. Sometimes a ship has several decks at different levels. |
| describe |
to tell or write about; create a picture of in words. |
| estimate |
a careful guess as to the amount, size, or value of something. |
| expand |
to make larger or wider. |
| hectic |
marked by hurry, confusion, and too much activity. |
| inherit |
to receive from a person who has died; be heir to. |
| laughter |
the act or sound of laughing. |
| politician |
a person who holds a government office. |
| worthy |
deserving (often followed by "of"). |