| background |
all of a person's experience, education, and origins. |
| beam |
a long, strong piece of wood or metal used to support floors, ceilings or roofs. |
| broadcast |
to send over television or radio. |
| constantly |
continuously; without ever stopping. |
| festive |
of, relating to, or intended for a feast or celebration. |
| journalism |
the work of collecting news and information and giving it out to the public through newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other media. |
| loot |
valuables taken by force in a war; spoils. |
| mercy |
kind treatment by someone who has some power over another. |
| meter3 |
a device that measures or records distance, speed, time, quantity, or degree. |
| overrule |
to rule or decide against. |
| poker1 |
a pointed metal rod for stirring up a fire. |
| ruffle |
to disturb a smooth, even surface. |
| siphon |
a tube or pipe used to suck a liquid over the top of its container and into a lower one by means of air pressure. |
| substantially |
to a large or significant degree; considerably. |
| trustworthy |
worthy or deserving of trust and confidence; steadily dependable; reliable. |