| annoyance |
someone or something that bothers or irritates. |
| barren |
not able to produce or support growth. |
| dozen |
a group of twelve. |
| erosion |
wearing away of the earth's surface by wind or water. |
| estimate |
a careful guess as to the amount, size, or value of something. |
| examine |
to look at closely and carefully. |
| federal |
having to do with a system of government that unites several states under a central government. The states have their own governments, yet they recognize the rule of the central government as well. |
| hilarious |
very funny. |
| overrule |
to rule or decide against. |
| presidency |
the office, length of service, and jobs of a president. |
| reflect |
to throw back (light, heat, sound, or the like) from a surface. |
| selfish |
concerned only with oneself and not concerned about others. |
| senior |
having served longer at a job or position. |
| sufficient |
enough; as much as needed. |
| twine |
sturdy string that is made by twisting two or more strands together. |