| arise |
to appear; come into being. |
| comic |
amusing or funny. |
| council |
a group of persons gathered together to discuss or make decisions about public matters. For example, a city council may make laws for or give advice on how to run a city. |
| device |
an invention or machine used to perform simple tasks or something else made for a specific purpose. |
| effective |
able to make happen or change something. |
| hatred |
a feeling of very strong dislike. |
| meantime |
the time that is in between. |
| polish |
to give a shiny surface to. |
| secretary |
a person who writes letters, keeps records straight, and manages mail. A secretary might work for another person or for a business. |
| signal |
a movement, action, or device used to communicate instructions, warning, or other information. |
| transportation |
the act of carrying or moving something. |
| trench |
a deep, narrow ditch. |
| uncover |
to discover or make known; reveal. |
| versus |
against; in opposition to. |
| weigh |
to measure how heavy something is by using a scale. |