| capital1 |
the city where the government of a country, state, or province is located. |
| 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. |
| earthquake |
a shaking or other movement of part of the earth's surface, caused by movement deep within the earth. |
| estimated |
resulting from a careful guess rather than exact counting or calculation. |
| flexible |
easily bent without breaking. |
| forbid |
to give orders that prevent or prohibit. |
| frequent |
happening often or repeated often. |
| fume |
(often plural) a vapor, smoke, or odor that is not pleasant or healthy. |
| grope |
to feel about or feel one's way with the hands. |
| mechanical |
made of or having to do with machines. |
| mercy |
kind treatment by someone who has some power over another. |
| parallel |
lying or moving in the same direction and being the same distance apart at every point. Parallel lines never meet or cross each other. |
| reduce |
to make less in amount or size. |
| stumble |
to trip or lose one's balance in walking or running. |
| tournament |
a contest of skill including a series of games where those who lose one game may no longer take part. |