| assume |
to suppose (something) to be true without knowing the actual facts; take for granted. |
| century |
a unit of time equal to one hundred years. |
| common |
associated with all sides or with all members of a group. |
| entertain |
to amuse; keep interested. |
| formation |
the act of forming or the state of being formed. |
| gimmick |
a clever device or idea whose only purpose is to get a customer's attention. |
| gratitude |
the feeling of being thankful; gratefulness. |
| lawsuit |
a legal case brought before a court, especially when a person or group has a strong complaint against another. |
| nationwide |
throughout or over the entire country. |
| poll |
a set of questions given to large numbers of people. Polls are used to gather information about what the public thinks. |
| shorten |
to make shorter. |
| simmer |
to cook in a liquid that is kept near the boiling point. |
| single |
only one. |
| thrash |
to give a beating to; whip. |
| totter |
to sway or rock as if about to fall. |