| A | B |
|---|
| philosophy | set of basic principles; values; way of thinking |
| contrary | conflicting or opposite beliefs; not in agreement |
| policy | guiding principles or rules of a certain group |
| gravitated | moved gradually and steadily toward someone or something as if drawn by gravity |
| judgments | opinions about someone |
| ambassador | a representative of an organization |
| chamber of commerce | an organization of local business people who work together to promote a city |
| emphasis | placing special importance, significance, or stress on something |
| decency | behavior that is right and respectable |
| nuisance | an annoying or irritating person or thing |
| predicament | a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy way out |
| incredulous | showing disbelief |
| complex | complicated; difficult to understand or solve |
| spina bifida | a birth defect resulting in the loss of voluntary movement in the lower body |
| meager | small or insufficient amount; skimpy |
| circumstances | situations; events or occurances |
| contentment | a feeling of calm satisfaction |
| ovation | loud and long applause or cheering, especially from a large group of people |
| overwhelmed | overcome completely in mind or feeling |
| glimpse | a quick or incomplete look or sighting of somebody or something |
| concluded | finished or came to an end |
| prolonged | made something last or go on longer |
| prodding | encouraging someone to take action |
| Artesian | groundwater that is under pressure |
| surveyed | looked at or considered somebody or something closely |
| solemn | having or showing no joy or humor |
| anxiety | nervousness or feeling of worry |
| fever pitch | a state of intense agitation, excitement, or emotion |
| engaging | charming or pleasing in a way that attracts and holds the attention |
| publicity | public or media interest gained as a result of publicizing something |
| heady | domineering and overbearing |
| dignitaries | people who hold a high rank or position |
| idling | not working, operating, or in use |
| furiously | involving a great deal of energy or speed |
| protruded | stuck out from the surroundings |
| ceasing | ending or stopping |
| fate | the force or principle believed to predetermine events |
