| apparent |
easily seen or plain. |
| background |
all of a person's experience, education, and origins. |
| blind |
not able to see; having no sight. |
| complaint |
an expression of dissatisfaction or unhappiness with something. |
| cove |
a small bay in a shoreline of a sea, lake, or river. |
| disrespect |
rudeness; contempt. |
| excursion |
a short trip made for some purpose. |
| formal |
following accepted rules for doing something; proper, legal, or official. |
| largely |
mostly; mainly; to a large extent. |
| nuisance |
a person or thing that is annoying. |
| poker1 |
a pointed metal rod for stirring up a fire. |
| republic |
a nation in which those who make the laws and run the government are elected by the people. |
| scarcely |
almost not; just barely. |
| select |
preferred over others. |
| starch |
a white food substance found in many foods. |