| anxious |
feeling worried, nervous, or afraid about something uncertain. |
| capsule |
a tiny case made of gelatin that holds one dose of medicine and dissolves when swallowed. |
| commercial |
having to do with trade or business. |
| decade |
a unit of time equal to ten years. |
| disaster |
a sudden event causing much damage or suffering. |
| federal |
having to do with a system of government that unites several states under a central government. The states have their own governments, yet they recognize the rule of the central government as well. |
| margin |
an edge or the area near it; border. |
| mention |
to speak of briefly or in passing. |
| reserve |
to hold back or save for later use. |
| ridiculous |
silly; foolish; laughable. |
| Scripture |
(often lower case) a passage from the Bible. |
| slouch |
to sit, stand, or move with a bent, careless posture. |
| solitary |
being, traveling, or living without others; alone. |
| trinket |
a small piece of jewelry or other object used for decoration, usually inexpensive. |
| wrench |
to damage or hurt by twisting. |