| committee |
a group of persons chosen to give attention to a particular matter. |
| discourage |
to cause to lose hope or confidence. |
| engage |
to get or hold the interest of; occupy. |
| increasingly |
more and more; to a greater and greater degree. |
| nook |
a corner of a room or a small area set off from a main room. |
| notch |
(informal) a little bit. |
| onset |
the early stage; beginning. |
| proclamation |
the act of announcing to the public, or something that is said for the public to hear. |
| reference |
the act or fact of mentioning. |
| reportedly |
according to what has been said or according to rumor. |
| scandal |
a reported behavior or event that is illegal or considered morally wrong and which causes strongly negative public reaction. |
| spangle |
a small, thin piece of shiny metal used for decoration on clothing. |
| subsequent |
coming or happening after; following. |
| swivel |
a device that allows the object fastened or mounted to it to turn freely or pivot. |
| toxin |
any poisonous substance that is produced by living cells or living organisms. |