| demolish |
to tear down or destroy. |
| election |
the process of choosing a person for office by voting. |
| headquarters |
(used with a singular or plural verb) the main office of any organization. |
| humble |
not proud; modest. |
| judgment |
an opinion formed after carefully studying all of the information. |
| perform |
to carry out; do. |
| primary |
main; chief. |
| promotion |
a raise to a higher grade or position. |
| republic |
a nation in which those who make the laws and run the government are elected by the people. |
| taxpayer |
one who pays or owes taxes. |
| thrill |
to cause to feel a sudden, sharp excitement. |
| upholstery |
materials used to cover furniture. |
| uproot |
to pull up or tear out of the ground by the roots. |
| vast |
very large in size or area. |
| vein |
a small vessel that carries blood toward the heart. |