| apology |
a statement that one is sorry for something. |
| banquet |
a fancy, formal dinner. |
| bolt |
a metal or wooden bar on a door that slides into an opening in the frame. When the bolt is inserted into the frame, the door stays closed. |
| central |
main or principal; most important. |
| column |
a vertical list or row. |
| competition |
the process or act of trying to win. |
| congratulate |
to praise and express pleasure at the achievement or good luck of. |
| disappearance |
the act of disappearing or the fact of having disappeared. |
| excellence |
the condition of being very good or outstanding. |
| major |
great in importance, position, or reputation. |
| neuter |
lacking a sexual aspect; asexual. |
| postpone |
to put off until later. |
| rival |
a person whom one tries to be better than; competitor. |
| session |
a meeting or set of meetings of a court or a government council. |
| whimper |
to cry in weak, broken sounds. |