| 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. |
| defeat |
to win a victory over; beat in a game or battle. |
| establish |
to successfully start or make something that did not exist before. |
| global |
having to do with the whole earth. |
| holler |
(informal) to cry out, yell, or shout. |
| idle |
not active or in use; not working. |
| option |
the right, power, or freedom to choose. |
| patient |
a person or animal that is getting medical treatment. |
| perhaps |
maybe; possibly. |
| treason |
the betrayal of one's country by going to war against it or giving information to its enemies. |
| trial |
the act of hearing a case in court to decide whether or not a person has broken a particular law. |
| twilight |
the faint light in the sky when the sun is below the horizon before sunrise and after sunset. |
| vanity |
too much pride in oneself or in how one looks. |
| visible |
able to be seen. |
| worthy |
deserving (often followed by "of"). |