| ballot |
a piece of paper on which people who are voting enter their choices. |
| bulge |
a rounded or swollen part caused by pressure from below or within. |
| drift |
the act of being carried away by some force such as the wind or flowing water. |
| fleece |
the wool of an animal, usually a sheep. |
| fowl |
a bird such as a chicken that is raised for its eggs or meat. Ducks, geese, and turkeys are also domestic fowl. |
| governor |
a person who leads a state of the United States or some other political unit. |
| instruction |
the act of giving knowledge; teaching. |
| loft |
an open space or room just under the roof; attic. |
| muddle |
to cause to be confused; mix up. |
| quench |
to satisfy. |
| roast |
to cook or bake with dry heat in an oven or over an open fire. |
| supportive |
providing help, assistance, or encouragement. |
| treason |
the betrayal of one's country by going to war against it or giving information to its enemies. |
| violence |
the causing of pain or harm, usually intentionally but sometimes because of loss of mental control. |
| worldwide |
spread or happening all over the world. |