| congress |
(capitalized) the branch of the U.S. government that is elected to make laws. Congress is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. |
| courtroom |
a room in which legal cases are heard before a judge. |
| critical |
likely to find fault. |
| cycle |
a circle of events that repeats in a regular pattern. |
| dramatically |
to a large or impressive degree; sharply; significantly. |
| dungeon |
a dark, damp, underground jail. |
| feat |
an act or achievement that shows courage, strength, or skill. |
| gash |
a long and deep cut, such as a wound. |
| headquarters |
(used with a singular or plural verb) the main office of any organization. |
| receptacle |
a container for receiving and keeping something. |
| startle |
to cause to move suddenly. |
| sweeten |
to cause to be sweet or sweeter in taste. |
| transaction |
a piece of business, such as a sale or trade. |
| universe |
all matter and energy; all existing things, including the earth and heavens. |
| whether |
used to introduce one choice or alternative. |