| brutal |
cruel or savage. |
| detect |
to discover or notice. |
| dispute |
an argument or debate. |
| fiber |
a small, thin part of a plant, animal, or mineral that is shaped like a thread. |
| interrupt |
to cause to stop; break off. |
| nominee |
a person or thing that has been nominated for an office or honor. |
| patriot |
one who loves, supports, and defends his or her country. |
| photographer |
a person whose job is to take photographs. |
| pleased |
made satisfied or happy. |
| publish |
to prepare and bring out for sale for the public to read. |
| routine |
a regular course of action. |
| scarcely |
almost not; just barely. |
| senior |
having served longer at a job or position. |
| strongly |
with great certainty or passion. |
| swear |
to make a solemn promise or statement, usually concerning the telling of the truth, one's loyalty, or one's duty. |