| appoint |
to name to a particular office or duty. |
| brighten |
to become or cause to be enlivened or more cheerful. |
| bulk |
a large size or mass. |
| certainly |
without doubt or question. |
| clasp |
to grasp or grip with a hand or arm, or something like a hand or arm. |
| croak |
to make a low, hoarse sound with the voice. |
| destructive |
causing complete ruin or destruction. |
| estimate |
a careful guess as to the amount, size, or value of something. |
| host1 |
a person who entertains guests. |
| religion |
a set of beliefs about how the universe was made and what its purpose is. Religion usually involves worship of a god or gods, and the belief in certain ideas about right and wrong behavior. |
| substantially |
to a large or significant degree; considerably. |
| suggestion |
a comment that offers an idea about what could be done. |
| threat |
a statement that harm or punishment will follow. |
| thrift |
wise use and saving of money or other resources. |
| treason |
the betrayal of one's country by going to war against it or giving information to its enemies. |