| character |
all those things that make a person, place, or thing different from others. |
| congress |
(capitalized) the branch of the U.S. government that is elected to make laws. Congress is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. |
| container |
something, such as a box, barrel, or can, that holds or can hold something else. |
| generous |
willing to give or share; not selfish. |
| instruction |
the act of giving knowledge; teaching. |
| issue |
to make, give out, or publish. |
| melodious |
having a pleasant melody. |
| memory |
the ability to remember an experience. |
| pollution |
poisons, wastes, or other materials that pollute. |
| property |
all of one's possessions taken as a whole, or a part of those possessions. |
| rind |
a thick, firm outer layer or covering. Oranges, lemons, melons, and some cheeses have rinds. |
| terrorism |
the use of violence or fear by a political group as a way of forcing others to meet its demands. |
| thicken |
to make or become thick or thicker. |
| thread |
a fine cord used in sewing, weaving, and the like. Thread is usually made of two or more fibers such as cotton twisted together. |
| trait |
a characteristic or quality that makes a person or animal different from others. |