| 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. |
| croak |
to make a low, hoarse sound with the voice. |
| crude |
natural; raw. |
| describe |
to tell or write about; create a picture of in words. |
| ease |
freedom from pain, worry, or hard work. |
| gallery |
a building used to display or sell art. |
| inform |
to give knowledge to; tell. |
| inspection |
an official review or examination. |
| obedient |
likely or willing to obey rules or orders. |
| sharp |
having a thin edge or a fine point. |
| swoop |
to sweep down suddenly from above, or as if from above in attack (often followed by "down on"). |
| sympathy |
kind understanding and concern for others when they are sad, suffering, or having trouble. |
| tug |
to pull at in a strong way. |
| twitch |
to move or pull with a quick, sudden motion; jerk. |
| veto |
the power of a government official or group to keep something from taking effect. |