| advantage |
a better chance or position; upper hand. |
| alcohol |
a clear liquid that burns easily and can be made from certain grains and fruits. Alcohol is present in such drinks as beer, wine, and whiskey. It is also used in making medicines and chemicals. |
| civic |
of or having to do with citizens or citizenship. |
| distract |
to draw away the attention of. |
| educate |
to provide knowledge, training, and guidance to. |
| emphasize |
to give particular attention to; stress. |
| fret1 |
to feel troubled or uneasy. |
| headline |
the title to a newspaper article that tells what the article is about. The headline for the most important news is in the largest type on the front page of the paper. |
| heckle |
to bother a public speaker or performer by saying rude things or asking annoying questions. |
| internet |
the world's largest computer network, which is made of millions of computers that are linked together. Some parts of the internet are the World Wide Web, electronic mail, and chat rooms. |
| nominee |
a person or thing that has been nominated for an office or honor. |
| pleased |
made satisfied or happy. |
| preference |
a person or thing that is liked better. |
| reluctance |
a state of unwillingness or disinclination, often arising from uncertainty or doubt. |
| vein |
a small vessel that carries blood toward the heart. |