notice
warning or indication of something: announcement
The newspaper gave the townspeople @ of the coming elections.
famous
much talked about, very well-known
That @ document is known throughout history as the Declaration of Independence.
future
coming after the present; what is going to happen
The Pilgrims came to America hoping for a better @.
adoption
the taking as one's own; formal acceptance
The new bill was presented to the legislature for @.
legal
of or relating to laws or lawyers; based on a law; permitted by law
Before it could be accepted, the new law had to satisfy all @ requirements.
alert
being watchful and ready to meet danger; quick to understand and act
After a quick nap, the guard was rested and @.
superb
outstandingly impressive, excellent, or beautiful
Winning the contest was a @ accomplishment, and one to be proud of.
negotiate
to discuss with another so as to arrive at an agreement
The ambassador had to @ long and hard for the release of the prisoners.
trivial
ordinary, commonplace, of little importance
Although John Adams was capable of more, he spent his time solving @ problems.
defense
the act of repelling danger or attack
John Adams quickly came to the @ of any he thought were being treated unfairly.
career
full speed or activity; profession followed as a permanent occupation
His @ was unusual, since he did not achieve the honors he should have.
agile
able to move quickly and easily; mentally quick
He had an @ mind, and it was difficult to win an argument against him.
rival
one of two or more trying to get what only one can have
The president's principal @ was Thomas Jefferson.
propitiate
to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of
They sent a basket of fruit and chocolate, trying to @ the insulted aunt.
emigrate
to leave a country or region to live elsewhere
In the next centuries, many would try to @ to the United States.
foliage
the mass of leaves of a plant
The branches of the tree were covered in thick, green @.
precipitate
to throw violently; to bring about suddenly
The disagreement only served to @ the inevitable separation.
cultivate
to prepare land for the raising of crops; to improve or develop by study
The early settlers decided to @ the new land they found.
sober
sparing especially in food or drink; having a serious attitude
He was a quiet man, of @ habits.
rotation
a doing of something in turn
They established a @ of offices, so no one was overburdened.