| colonial |
of or related to a colony or colonies. |
| confuse |
to fail to see the difference between or among. |
| congress |
(capitalized) the branch of the U.S. government that is elected to make laws. Congress is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. |
| extremely |
very; to a great or high degree. |
| frisk |
to leap or skip in a lively and happy way. |
| governor |
a person who leads a state of the United States or some other political unit. |
| handful |
the amount that can be held in a single hand. |
| jerk |
any sudden, sharp movement that is not expected or planned. |
| jest |
a funny saying or action; joke. |
| lively |
full of life or energy. |
| mall |
an open space lined with shade trees. A mall is used for walking and enjoyment. |
| merchandise |
goods for buying and selling. |
| skid |
a sudden, sideways sliding of a vehicle. |
| smock |
a loose, light jacket, coat, or other similar garment, that is worn over clothing to protect it from soil, paint, or damage. |
| vice |
wicked, evil, or criminal behavior. |