| appall |
to cause to feel shock or horror. |
| brief |
short in length of time. |
| commissioner |
the head of a government department. |
| completely |
entirely; absolutely. |
| diagnose |
to determine the identity of (a disease) by examination. |
| feat |
an act or achievement that shows courage, strength, or skill. |
| hoard |
a collection or supply of something that is hidden or stored in order to have it available in the future. |
| lengthen |
to make or become longer. |
| mutiny |
to openly disobey or fight the leaders in charge or a lawful authority. |
| perimeter |
the boundary or border of a figure or area. |
| pillar |
a tall column shaped like a cylinder that is used to support a structure or to serve as a decoration or monument. |
| senate |
(capitalized) one of the two houses of the United States Congress, or a similar part of national government in other countries. |
| stage |
a raised platform used for concerts, plays, talks, and other performances. |
| stingy |
spending or giving as little as possible. |
| transfer |
the act of moving something from one person or place to another. |