| capsule |
a tiny case made of gelatin that holds one dose of medicine and dissolves when swallowed. |
| department |
a separate part of a large organization, such as a government, school, or business. |
| discomfort |
a condition of being uneasy or in pain. |
| empire |
a group of nations or peoples under one ruler or government. |
| estimated |
resulting from a careful guess rather than exact counting or calculation. |
| forgive |
to excuse or pardon. |
| freedom |
the state of being able to act or move as one wishes. |
| gloomy |
dim or dark. |
| harsh |
rough or not pleasing to the eyes, ears, or other senses. |
| manure |
the waste matter of animals, such as cows and horses, used to fertilize the soil and help plants grow. |
| membership |
the state of belonging to a particular group or organization. |
| pastime |
an activity that makes the time pass in a pleasant way. |
| ruffle |
to disturb a smooth, even surface. |
| solution |
the act or process of solving a problem or question. |
| telescope |
an instrument that uses lenses and sometimes mirrors to make distant objects appear larger. |