| briefly |
in a way that is not lengthy; for a short time. |
| electrical |
having to do with electricity; electric. |
| federal |
having to do with a system of government that unites several states under a central government. The states have their own governments, yet they recognize the rule of the central government as well. |
| flatter |
to give too much or false praise; try to please by praising. |
| forlorn |
desolate or unhappy, as from abandonment or weariness. |
| genius |
an unusual ability to think or create in ways that go far beyond what most people can do. |
| noun |
a word that names a person, place, thing, or condition. A noun may be the subject of a sentence or the object of a verb or preposition. |
| occupy |
to take and control. |
| occur |
to take place; happen. |
| period |
a section of time with a set beginning and end. |
| sabotage |
secret activity that causes damage to enemy property or causes disturbance to an enemy's operations. |
| sly |
devious or not to be trusted. |
| tunic |
an article of clothing that is loose and hangs to the knees. Tunics sometimes do not have sleeves and are sometimes belted. The ancient Greeks and Romans wore tunics. |
| utensil |
a device, instrument, or container used in a kitchen. |
| vibrate |
to move back and forth very rapidly and steadily. |