encyclopedia |
a book or set of books that has information on a wide variety of subjects, or on many aspects of one subject. |
establish |
to successfully start or make something that did not exist before. |
faint |
weak or slight. |
minor |
less important or serious than others of the same kind. |
nomination |
the act of choosing a person to run for office. |
obedience |
the condition or quality of being willing to follow rules or orders. |
perfume |
a liquid, made from flowers, herbs, or other substances that has a pleasant smell. Perfume is put on the body. |
pleasant |
nice; enjoyable. |
positive |
certain; sure. |
refer |
to send or direct to a source for help. |
ruffle |
to disturb a smooth, even surface. |
sob |
to cry with great emotion while making short gasps for breath. |
tighten |
to make more secure or more securely fastened. |
twist |
to combine by winding together in order to make a single thread. |
vast |
very large in size or area. |