| amuse |
to hold the interest of in a pleasant way; entertain. |
| apt |
right for a particular situation; appropriate or suitable. |
| darken |
to make more shadowy or less light. |
| dazzle |
to make almost blind with too much bright light. |
| explosion |
the act of bursting or the noise made by bursting. |
| full-time |
involving or working the standard number of working hours per week, typically forty hours in the U.S. |
| groove |
a long narrow cut or dent in a surface. |
| mansion |
a large, grand, expensive home. |
| parade |
a public procession of people, marching bands, or vehicles in front of spectators as part of a celebration or ceremony. |
| patriotic |
feeling or showing love for and loyalty to one's country. |
| retreat |
the act of moving back or away from a place or situation. |
| severe |
very strict; harsh. |
| stout |
having physical strength; sturdy; thick. |
| veto |
the power of a government official or group to keep something from taking effect. |
| wad |
a small mass or ball. |