| advance |
to move or send forward. |
| battery |
a device that makes electricity by using chemical reactions. Batteries are used to power many things, including cars, flashlights, toys, and watches. |
| congress |
(capitalized) the branch of the U.S. government that is elected to make laws. Congress is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. |
| enable |
to give means or power to; make able; allow. |
| entirely |
completely; in every way. |
| garlic |
a strong smelling plant related to the onion. Its bulbs are used for seasoning. |
| government |
the making of laws and important decisions that control or affect all the people living in a community, state, or nation. |
| jinx |
someone or something that is believed to cause bad luck. |
| proof |
any material that proves something is true or real. |
| rumor |
a piece of information or a story passed from one person to another without any proof that it is true. |
| strip2 |
a long, narrow piece or area of mostly uniform width. |
| survey |
the collecting of information on a particular subject from a small portion of the public. |
| temple1 |
a building or place where a god or gods are worshiped. |
| tract |
an area of land or water. |
| whisk |
to brush off or carry off with, or as though with, a quick, light sweep of the hand or a brush. |