| absence |
the fact or condition of being away or not present. |
| alternate |
to take turns (usually followed by "with"). |
| ambition |
a strong desire to become famous, rich, or to reach a goal. |
| bloodshot |
red and irritated because of enlarged blood vessels. |
| chunk |
a thick lump or piece of any material. |
| closely |
carefully and with attention. |
| dangle |
to hang or swing loosely. |
| dread |
to be very afraid of. |
| excellence |
the condition of being very good or outstanding. |
| gaiety |
the state of being happy and cheerful. |
| headline |
the title to a newspaper article that tells what the article is about. The headline for the most important news is in the largest type on the front page of the paper. |
| poll |
a set of questions given to large numbers of people. Polls are used to gather information about what the public thinks. |
| project |
any activity that takes great effort or planning. |
| safari |
an expedition for watching or hunting large animals. |
| select |
preferred over others. |