congress
a formal meeting of delegates for discussion and action; the chief law-making body of a nation and especially of a republic that in the U.S. is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives
The U.S. @ is composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
placard
a notice posted in a public place: a poster
The protesters carried a large @ on which were written their complaints.
platform
a declaration of the beliefs and goals of a political party or candidate; a level usually raised surface; a raised floor or stage for performers or speakers
It is amazing that he would run without explaining his political @.
exactly
in manner of great accuracy; so as to match fact or a state; in every way: altogether; quite so: just as you say - used to express agreement
He knew @ what he wanted, and pointed to it.
ratify
to give legal or official approval
The president was called upon to @ the 14th Amendment.
institution
an established custom, practice, or law; an established society or organization, especially, a public one
It is a scandal that an @ such as slavery could be an acceptable custom.
morality
a system of rules or principles relating to the judgment of right and wrong in human behavior; moral quality: virtue
He almost told a lie, but at the last minute followed the dictates of @.
compromise
settlement of a dispute by each party giving up some demands; the thing agreed upon by such a settlement
Since neither side had a chance of winning, they reluctantly agreed to a @.
confuse
to make mentally foggy or uncertain: perplex; to make unclear: blur
The directions were long and complicated, sure to @ anyone following them.
conceited
having too high an opinion of oneself
Many people thought the president @, having too high an opinion of himself.
unanimous
being of one mind: agreeing completely; agreed to by all
The new president was elected by a @ vote of the electoral college.
ridiculous
deserving to be made fun of: absurd, preposterous
It is @ to have one presidential platform with totally opposite positions.
medium
something that is between or in the middle; the thing by which or through which something is done
Television is perhaps the most used @ of communication today.
hesitate
to stop or pause because of forgetfulness, uncertainty or indecision; to be unwilling
He wanted to call her name, but had to @ to catch his breath.
relish
enjoyment or delight in something; a strong liking
He picked up the hamburger with a @ that was supremely evident.
convex
curved or rounded like the outside of a sphere or circle
The piece of glass was @ and smooth and had probably fallen out of a microscope.
annul
to make ineffective: neutralize, cancel; to bring to an end legally
They met to @ the contract, since neither was interested in the business.
sallow
of a grayish greenish yellow color
He saw that she had a @ complexion, and wondered if she might not be sick.
lava
melted rock coming from a volcano; also, such rock that is cooled and hardened
The volcano erupted, and @ came pouring down its sides.
tremor
a trembling or shaking, usually caused by weakness or disease; a quivering or vibrating motion, especially, a small movement of the earth before or after an earthquake
A faint @ ran through the ground, and they began to fear a great earthquake.