| artist |
a person who has skill in painting, drawing, music, or other similar activities. |
| bride |
a woman who is about to be married or was just married. |
| concussion |
a violent shaking or heavy blow; shock. |
| contact |
the touching of two things or people. |
| declare |
to announce in a formal way. |
| democracy |
a form of government in which power rests with the people, either directly or through elected representatives. |
| embarrass |
to make uncomfortable or ill at ease. |
| fatal |
causing or able to cause death. |
| gimmick |
a clever device or idea whose only purpose is to get a customer's attention. |
| plod |
to move in a slow, tired, or heavy way. |
| positive |
certain; sure. |
| prepare |
to make ready. |
| squawk |
to give a harsh scream. |
| versus |
against; in opposition to. |
| weaken |
to make weak or weaker; to cause (something) to be less strong. |