| absolute |
precise; exact. |
| captive |
held as prisoner. |
| clutch |
to keep in a firm grasp; hold tightly; grip. |
| compose |
to be the parts of; make up. |
| crook |
something bent, curved, or hooked. |
| federal |
having to do with a system of government that unites several states under a central government. The states have their own governments, yet they recognize the rule of the central government as well. |
| fraction |
a part or very small part of a whole. |
| glory |
great honor, praise, or fame. |
| loyal |
showing devotion and faithfulness to someone or something. |
| merriment |
lighthearted and happy enjoyment, especially in the company of others; gaiety; mirth. |
| nominate |
to choose as a candidate for election. |
| porch |
a structure, either open or having windows or screens, that is attached to the outside of a house. |
| prickly |
full of small, sharp points. |
| solo |
a performance by one person. |
| virus |
a tiny organism that can reproduce only in living cells. Viruses cause disease in humans, animals, and plants. |