| amateur |
one who does something only for enjoyment rather than for money. |
| 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. |
| drench |
to soak, or wet completely. |
| emotionally |
with regard to the feelings. |
| extent |
the area, amount, or distance that something reaches or covers; range. |
| increase |
an addition in size or amount. |
| mystery |
a matter that is secret or that cannot be known or explained. |
| nomination |
the act of choosing a person to run for office. |
| orphan |
a child whose parents have died. |
| plug |
an object made of cork, rubber, or other material used to block an opening. |
| pout |
to show unhappy feelings with an expression of the face. When children pout, they often push out their lips. |
| relieve |
to make less painful or troubling; ease. |
| remarkable |
unusual or exceptional. |
| soothe |
to make less angry, pained, or distressed; calm or comfort. |
| vessel |
a hollow container for liquids. |