| abroad |
in or to a country that is not one's own. |
| calamity |
an event causing great harm, pain, or destruction; disaster. |
| conformity |
accordance or compliance with a standard or norm. |
| dainty |
small, pretty, and delicate. |
| essence |
that which makes something what it is; central nature. |
| freshman |
a student in the first year of high school, college, or university. |
| garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
| gross |
rude or disgusting. |
| impact |
the force of two objects hitting or crashing into each other. |
| impertinent |
rude or too bold. |
| milestone |
an important event or turning point in history or in a person's life. |
| mourn |
to feel or act very sad because of a death or great loss; grieve. |
| overhaul |
to go over carefully, taking apart as necessary and making all needed repairs. |
| posture |
the general position of or manner of holding the body. |
| reasonable |
using good sense and clear thinking. |