| argument |
a discussion by people who disagree. |
| bewitch |
to enchant or cast a spell over with magic or as if with magic. |
| certain |
sure; positive; having no doubt. |
| democracy |
a form of government in which power rests with the people, either directly or through elected representatives. |
| demolish |
to tear down or destroy. |
| elevate |
to raise or lift up to a higher physical position. |
| lounge |
to lie or sit in a lazy way (often followed by "around"). |
| reliability |
the quality of being dependable. |
| replacement |
a person or thing that takes the position of another or takes over the function of another. |
| sarcasm |
the use of scornful or mocking remarks. |
| secretary |
a person who writes letters, keeps records straight, and manages mail. A secretary might work for another person or for a business. |
| slang |
very informal speech that is made up of new words, or new meanings of old words. Slang is not appropriate for serious conversation or writing. |
| timid |
not bold or confident with other people; shy. |
| tradition |
the handing down of a culture's beliefs and customs from parents to children over many years. |
| wilt |
to lose freshness and become limp. |