| accomplishment |
something that has been successfully done or completed; an achievement. |
| adopt |
to become a parent of (a child) by law, or to accept an animal as a pet and become responsible for it. |
| concrete |
a hard, strong building material made by mixing sand, gravel, cement, and water. |
| despise |
to hate or scorn. |
| drizzle |
to rain in light drops. |
| elevation |
the height to which something rises or is raised, or its height above sea level or ground level. |
| ogre |
an ugly giant or monster in folk tales and children's stories. Ogres are said to eat people. |
| pace |
rate of movement. |
| patriot |
one who loves, supports, and defends his or her country. |
| payment |
an amount that is paid. |
| presidency |
the office, length of service, and jobs of a president. |
| slush |
snow that is partly melted. |
| smash |
to break into small pieces by hitting, throwing, or dropping, often making a loud noise. |
| soot |
a fine, black powder made during burning. Soot collects in chimneys or is carried into the air in smoke. |
| tactic |
a technique or maneuver used for achieving a goal, especially in battle. |