| aquatic |
of or taking place on the water. |
| autonomy |
freedom and independence; self-governance. |
| composition |
the way the parts of something are put together; order or structure. |
| congressional |
(sometimes capitalized) of or pertaining to a legislative congress, especially the U.S. Congress. |
| epidemic |
an outbreak of disease that spreads rapidly to many people in one area. |
| glaze |
a shiny coating on pottery. |
| herald |
a person who conveys or announces official news; messenger. |
| migration |
the act or process of moving to another region to live, especially in a group. |
| off-key |
not on the right musical note or pitch; flat or sharp. |
| righteous |
morally upright. |
| scorch |
to burn slightly. |
| sovereign |
having independent government. |
| stimulus |
something that causes or increases action, feeling, or thought. |
| surplus |
the amount that goes beyond what is needed or required; an extra amount. |
| verdict |
the decision of a judge or jury in a law case. |