| appearance |
the act or an instance of coming into view or appearing. |
| bomb |
a metal shell filled with explosives. A bomb destroys a target by being thrown at or dropped on it. |
| despair |
the complete lack of hope. |
| dishonor |
loss of honor or reputation. |
| forbid |
to give orders that prevent or prohibit. |
| genial |
cheerful and friendly. |
| governor |
a person who leads a state of the United States or some other political unit. |
| gradual |
happening by degrees that are small and even. |
| merchandise |
goods for buying and selling. |
| minor |
less important or serious than others of the same kind. |
| possess |
to own or have. |
| sag |
to sink, hang, or bend downward in the middle. |
| state |
the condition of a person or thing. |
| treasure |
money or valuable items that have been collected or stored up. |
| university |
a large school, where people both learn and do research. A student must finish high school before attending a university. Universities offer several levels of degrees. |