| barge |
a large, long boat with a flat bottom used for carrying freight. |
| blind |
not able to see; having no sight. |
| chorus |
a group of people who sing together. |
| counsel |
help or advice given by an authority or wise person. |
| department |
a separate part of a large organization, such as a government, school, or business. |
| handshake |
the gripping of hands between two people when they meet or say good-bye. |
| kindle |
to build or start (a fire). |
| lag |
to fall behind an expected pace. |
| mental |
of or having to do with the operation of the mind. |
| nomination |
the act of choosing a person to run for office. |
| soot |
a fine, black powder made during burning. Soot collects in chimneys or is carried into the air in smoke. |
| starter |
someone or something that starts. |
| theatrical |
of or relating to dramatic performance or the theater. |
| tuft |
a group or clump of long strands that are attached at one end and loose at the other. Yarn, hair, and grass are some strands that can form tufts. |
| underneath |
below or beneath; under. |