| category |
a particular section of a main group; class. |
| committee |
a group of persons chosen to give attention to a particular matter. |
| correspondent |
a person who reports news or contributes articles regularly to a newspaper, magazine, TV network, or the like, from a distant area. |
| countenance |
facial expression or general appearance. |
| data |
facts, figures, or other pieces of information that can be used to learn about something. The word "data" is the plural form of "datum," but is often used with a singular verb. |
| enthrall |
to hold the complete attention of; fascinate. |
| indulge |
to give in to or satisfy a desire, appetite, or whim. |
| institution |
an organization set up for a specific purpose, such as hospitals, churches, prisons, charities, and schools. |
| legislative |
having to do with the branch of government that has the power to pass laws. |
| picturesque |
as pleasing or interesting to look at as a picture or painting. |
| pivot |
a rod or pin upon which another part rotates, swings, or moves back and forth. |
| prearrange |
to arrange beforehand or in advance. |
| prohibit |
to not allow by law. |
| rant |
to speak or complain loudly and vehemently. |
| traction |
the grip or holding power of a body moving on a surface. |