| colonial |
of or related to a colony or colonies. |
| divorce |
to use the law to bring an end to a marriage with (someone). |
| figure |
a number or other written symbol that is not a letter of the alphabet. |
| frequent |
happening often or repeated often. |
| gradually |
by small steps or degrees. |
| leisure |
freedom from work or other duties that take time and effort; free time. |
| lipstick |
a cosmetic for coloring the lips. It usually comes in stick form inside a tube. |
| manner |
a way of doing something; style. |
| pastel |
a pale, soft color. |
| presidency |
the office, length of service, and jobs of a president. |
| scan |
to read or look over quickly. |
| seep |
to spread or flow through gradually. |
| swamp |
a wet, low area of land that is usually covered with water; bog; marsh. |
| trauma |
an emotional shock that has a deep effect on one's life for a long time. |
| uppermost |
highest in place, rank, importance, or influence. |