| although |
in spite of the fact that; even though. |
| appoint |
to name to a particular office or duty. |
| barren |
not able to produce or support growth. |
| candidate |
a person who seeks to be elected or appointed to a certain position. |
| continual |
going on without stopping. |
| decision |
the act or result of making up one's mind. |
| headquarters |
(used with a singular or plural verb) the main office of any organization. |
| instruction |
the act of giving knowledge; teaching. |
| mention |
to speak of briefly or in passing. |
| necessity |
a person or thing that is needed. |
| patriot |
one who loves, supports, and defends his or her country. |
| republic |
a nation in which those who make the laws and run the government are elected by the people. |
| thoroughly |
completely; throughout. |
| weaken |
to make weak or weaker; to cause (something) to be less strong. |
| weep |
to show strong feelings by crying. |