| annually |
once a year; yearly. |
| attend |
to be present at. |
| companionship |
the relationship between or among people who spend time together; friendship. |
| dozen |
a group of twelve. |
| gradual |
happening by degrees that are small and even. |
| item |
a single, particular thing in a group or list. |
| lifestyle |
the general way of life of a person or group, including typical jobs and activities, attitudes towards work and money, values, and the like. |
| participant |
a person who joins in or becomes involved in something. |
| physician |
a doctor of medicine who is qualified and licensed to treat illness and injury. |
| prod |
to poke with, or as though with, a pointed rod or instrument. |
| sacrifice |
the act of giving up something of great value to show loyalty or deep affection. |
| scroll |
a roll of paper or parchment, used to write or draw on. |
| survey |
the collecting of information on a particular subject from a small portion of the public. |
| vanity |
too much pride in oneself or in how one looks. |
| vein |
a small vessel that carries blood toward the heart. |