| absence |
the fact or condition of being away or not present. |
| bluster |
to blow in a strong and noisy way. |
| compliment |
an expression of praise, admiration, or approval. |
| doze |
to sleep lightly or for a short time. |
| evaluation |
a careful study of something in order to judge it or measure it. |
| excuse |
to forgive or pardon. |
| interruption |
the act of stopping or breaking off something in progress. |
| paragraph |
a part of something written made up of one or more sentences that develop a certain idea. A paragraph begins on a new line which is usually indented from the other lines. |
| pillar |
a tall column shaped like a cylinder that is used to support a structure or to serve as a decoration or monument. |
| production |
the act or process of making or manufacturing. |
| republic |
a nation in which those who make the laws and run the government are elected by the people. |
| response |
a written or spoken answer; reply. |
| retreat |
the act of moving back or away from a place or situation. |
| stump |
a base of a tree that is left standing after the tree has been cut down. |
| wise |
having understanding and good judgment about what is true or good. |