| assistance |
the act of giving aid or support. |
| campaign |
a series of planned actions carried out in order to reach a particular goal. |
| electrical |
having to do with electricity; electric. |
| exam |
a short form of a word that means a test given at school or a physical checkup. |
| federal |
having to do with a system of government that unites several states under a central government. The states have their own governments, yet they recognize the rule of the central government as well. |
| fume |
(often plural) a vapor, smoke, or odor that is not pleasant or healthy. |
| gene |
a tiny section of a chromosome. A gene causes a particular characteristic, such as eye color or hair color, to be passed on from parent to offspring. |
| local |
having to do with a particular place such as a neighborhood or town. |
| realistic |
tending to see things as they really are; practical. |
| recite |
to speak the words of from memory and in front of others. |
| scowl |
to make an angry frown. |
| settlement |
a place that is newly inhabited by people. |
| telegram |
a message sent in code by electronic means over wires. |
| tingle |
to have a light stinging or prickly feeling. |
| totter |
to sway or rock as if about to fall. |