| balm |
a soothing, healing ointment, often fragrant. |
| beforehand |
ahead of time; at an earlier time. |
| emblem |
an object that stands for something; symbol. |
| equivalent |
the same as or equal to another in force, value, measure, or meaning. |
| monarchy |
government by or in the name of a king, queen, or similar ruler, whose power may be strong or limited. |
| obligation |
something that someone should or should not do because of a law or moral principle. |
| outrage |
an act that causes a strong feeling of anger because of its violence or cruelty. |
| perplex |
to puzzle, confuse, or cause uncertainty in the mind of (a person). |
| pesky |
(informal) pestering or annoying. |
| prearrange |
to arrange beforehand or in advance. |
| priority |
precedence, especially because of authority, right, or urgent need. |
| retail |
having to do with the selling of goods directly to those who will use them. |
| sculpture |
an object of art or craft made by carving, chiseling, or molding. |
| shortcoming |
a fault or weakness in character, behavior, or ability. |
| valve |
a device that controls the flow of a liquid or gas through a pipe or tube. |