| association |
a group of people joined together for a common purpose or by a shared interest. |
| basin |
an open, shallow bowl used to hold water for washing. |
| current |
of or happening in the present time. |
| defense |
the act of protecting or guarding. |
| drift |
the act of being carried away by some force such as the wind or flowing water. |
| fiction |
writing that tells a story made up in a writer's imagination. Fiction is usually written in prose, not poetry. Novels, short stories, and tales are pieces of fiction. |
| friendship |
the relationship of people of who know and like each other. |
| governor |
a person who leads a state of the United States or some other political unit. |
| gush |
to flood out in large amounts and with great force; spurt. |
| highly |
in a way that shows praise or respect. |
| judge |
a person trained to hear and decide cases brought before a court of law. |
| perspire |
to give off moisture through the pores of the skin; sweat. |
| plod |
to move in a slow, tired, or heavy way. |
| serious |
marked by careful thinking or consideration. |
| thorn |
a short, stiff point on a plant stem or branch. |