| acceptable |
good enough to be approved of; satisfactory. |
| beloved |
cherished and adored. |
| clutter |
to fill or litter with a messy collection of things. |
| department |
a separate part of a large organization, such as a government, school, or business. |
| explosion |
the act of bursting or the noise made by bursting. |
| independent |
not ruled by another; ruling oneself. |
| intrude |
to enter or thrust oneself in when not invited or welcome. |
| overrule |
to rule or decide against. |
| permission |
agreement from an authority that one may do something. |
| proverb |
a short, often-used saying that expresses something wise or true. |
| recovery |
the act of getting back something that had been lost or stolen. |
| reservoir |
a place where water is collected and stored. Towns and cities often have reservoirs for their water supply. |
| roost |
a perch on which birds rest or sleep, or a place containing such perches. |
| scowl |
to make an angry frown. |
| settlement |
a place that is newly inhabited by people. |