| ballot |
a piece of paper on which people who are voting enter their choices. |
| container |
something, such as a box, barrel, or can, that holds or can hold something else. |
| deeply |
in a strong and serious way; intensely. |
| defeat |
to win a victory over; beat in a game or battle. |
| grudge |
anger that is held onto for a long time. |
| impostor |
a person who cheats or tricks others by pretending to be another person. |
| marine |
having to do with the sea; living in or caused by the sea. |
| parole |
the release of a prisoner before the time of punishment is finished. Prisoners who are given parole have behaved well in prison. When on parole, they must obey certain rules. |
| pleasant |
nice; enjoyable. |
| practically |
almost; nearly. |
| slush |
snow that is partly melted. |
| sober |
not drunk; not intoxicated. |
| soothe |
to make less angry, pained, or distressed; calm or comfort. |
| vehicle |
something used to carry and move people or things. |
| whiten |
to make or become white. |