| autograph |
the name of a person, especially a famous person, written in his or her own handwriting. |
| curiosity |
the desire to learn or know. |
| federal |
having to do with a system of government that unites several states under a central government. The states have their own governments, yet they recognize the rule of the central government as well. |
| gully |
a deep cut or ditch in the land made by running water. |
| horrify |
to cause feelings of fear and repulsion in; frighten; shock. |
| launch1 |
the act of putting into motion with force. |
| old-fashioned |
looking or being like past styles, manners, or ways of behaving. |
| outright |
complete or total. |
| reign |
rule by a king or queen. |
| ripple |
to move or flow in small waves. |
| sake |
reason; purpose. |
| secrecy |
the condition of keeping or hiding something from others' knowledge. |
| supervisor |
a person who watches over other workers and who guides and disciplines them. |
| translation |
writing or speech that has been changed from one language to another. |
| waddle |
to walk using short steps while rocking from side to side. |