| democracy |
a form of government in which power rests with the people, either directly or through elected representatives. |
| democratic |
relating to or demonstrating the belief that all people should be treated equally. |
| dramatically |
to a large or impressive degree; sharply; significantly. |
| dual |
of or having two parts; double. |
| enjoyable |
pleasant; giving joy. |
| flunk |
(informal) to be unsuccessful; fail, as a student in an examination or course. |
| laughter |
the act or sound of laughing. |
| obscure |
hard to see or not distinct. |
| occupy |
to take and control. |
| reserve |
to hold back or save for later use. |
| sample |
to test a part of something. |
| stocky |
thick, sturdy, and often short in build or form; stout. |
| thermometer |
an instrument for measuring temperature. Some thermometers are made of a closed glass tube containing mercury or alcohol that rises or falls as the temperature rises or falls. |
| tuft |
a group or clump of long strands that are attached at one end and loose at the other. Yarn, hair, and grass are some strands that can form tufts. |
| warehouse |
a large building or other place where products or private goods are stored. |