| arrival |
the act of reaching a certain place or goal. |
| designer |
a person who makes or draws plans for creating something, especially physical objects or structures. |
| fabric |
cloth that is woven or knitted; material. |
| forth |
forward; onward in time or location. |
| gamble |
to bet money or other things on the way a game, race, or other event will end. |
| guardian |
a person who guards or protects. |
| hollow |
having an empty space on the inside; not solid within. |
| nerve |
any of the fibers that carry messages to and from the brain and other parts of the body. Nerves are bundled together into a complicated system that connects all parts of the body to the spinal cord and brain. |
| nomination |
the act of choosing a person to run for office. |
| republic |
a nation in which those who make the laws and run the government are elected by the people. |
| revenge |
to get even for or pay back by causing injury or harm. |
| secretary |
a person who writes letters, keeps records straight, and manages mail. A secretary might work for another person or for a business. |
| shade |
darkness caused by light rays being blocked. |
| shawl |
a piece of fabric that is worn over the shoulders or around the head and shoulders. It is larger and heavier than a scarf. |
| slang |
very informal speech that is made up of new words, or new meanings of old words. Slang is not appropriate for serious conversation or writing. |