| currently |
at the present time; now. |
| exhibition |
a public showing of art, crafts, products, or skills. |
| fiction |
writing that tells a story made up in a writer's imagination. Fiction is usually written in prose, not poetry. Novels, short stories, and tales are pieces of fiction. |
| govern |
to rule or lead. |
| handful |
the amount that can be held in a single hand. |
| hoard |
a collection or supply of something that is hidden or stored in order to have it available in the future. |
| horrid |
causing a feeling of horror; dreadful; frightening. |
| hygiene |
the practice of keeping clean to stay healthy and prevent disease. |
| marriage |
the state of two people being joined by law, having pledged to be faithful to one another all their lives as a couple. |
| offender |
one who has upset or harmed another or has broken a law. |
| presidency |
the office, length of service, and jobs of a president. |
| stub |
a short part that sticks out; stump. |
| tang |
a sharp, strong flavor or odor. |
| terrorist |
one who uses violence, torture, or physical intimidation to achieve one's ends, especially one's political ends. |
| 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. |