| attentive |
watching or listening carefully. |
| convey |
to carry from one place or person to another. |
| disc |
any thin, flat, round object, or one that appears flat and round. |
| federal |
having to do with a system of government that unites several states under a central government. The states have their own governments, yet they recognize the rule of the central government as well. |
| grave1 |
a hole dug in the ground where a dead body is buried. |
| gruesome |
frightening in a disgusting way; horrible. |
| lawmaker |
one who creates or approves laws. |
| militia |
a group of trained citizens who are not soldiers but can serve as members of the military in an emergency. |
| mime |
to act or portray with hand and body gestures only. |
| mound |
a raised pile; heap. |
| opponent |
one who fights, plays, or takes a position against another. |
| seemingly |
according to what seems or is perceived; apparently. |
| stiff |
not easy to bend. |
| tariff |
a government tax on goods that come into a country; duty. |
| well-being |
the condition of being healthy, happy, and comfortable. |