| applause |
the clapping of hands in approval. |
| columnist |
a writer who regularly writes opinion or comments on a particular subject for a newspaper or magazine. |
| despise |
to hate or scorn. |
| edition |
one of a series of printings of the same published work. |
| elegant |
fine or rich in quality. |
| filter |
a device used to remove dirt or other solids from liquids or gases. A filter can be made of paper, charcoal, or other material with tiny holes in it. |
| identical |
the exact same. |
| meaningful |
full of significance; having an important message. |
| memory |
the ability to remember an experience. |
| nominate |
to choose as a candidate for election. |
| sizzle |
to make the hissing or crackling sound of frying fat or oils. |
| sob |
to cry with great emotion while making short gasps for breath. |
| stash |
to hide or store secretly (sometimes followed by "away"). |
| treasure |
money or valuable items that have been collected or stored up. |
| variety |
change or difference; diversity. |