| excursion |
a short trip made for some purpose. |
| exhaust |
the smoke or gas given off by an engine. |
| gossip |
tales or talk about the personal lives and secrets of others when they are not present. |
| meaningful |
full of significance; having an important message. |
| misfortune |
an instance of something very bad or unlucky happening. |
| nomination |
the act of choosing a person to run for office. |
| perfume |
a liquid, made from flowers, herbs, or other substances that has a pleasant smell. Perfume is put on the body. |
| presidency |
the office, length of service, and jobs of a president. |
| savage |
fierce; cruel. |
| self-esteem |
confidence or pride in oneself; self-respect. |
| sift |
to spread or sprinkle using a sieve or as though using a sieve. |
| throb |
to beat or pulse quickly and strongly. |
| toil1 |
long or difficult work. |
| totem |
a living thing, such as an animal or plant, that is taken as the symbol of a family or clan. |
| tumor |
a mass of extra tissue that grows in or on the body. Some tumors are harmful. |