| background |
all of a person's experience, education, and origins. |
| brink |
the edge or brim of a slope or cliff. |
| cluster |
a small, close group of things that are alike. |
| demonstrate |
to explain or describe, especially by modeling or using many examples. |
| deserve |
to be worthy of or have a right to. |
| drift |
the act of being carried away by some force such as the wind or flowing water. |
| enthusiasm |
a strong interest or excitement in connection with something. |
| infect |
to spread germs or disease to. |
| morale |
the state of mind of a person or group; spirit. |
| posse |
a group of people gathered by a sheriff to help pursue and bring in a criminal. |
| presidency |
the office, length of service, and jobs of a president. |
| prove |
to show to be true or correct. |
| tang |
a sharp, strong flavor or odor. |
| unconscious |
not aware. |
| weld |
to join metal or plastic by using heat, followed either by pressure or by adding a melted material. |