"Famine" means a state of extreme hunger due to an insufficient supply of food suffered by the population of an area. Natural causes, such as crop failures caused by adverse climatic conditions, have, since time immemorial, produced famine conditions.

What does "Famine" mean?

17th century attempts to preserve anatomical specimens brought about modern embalming, the preservation of the body after death by artificial chemical means. The most common agent used today is formaldehyde, which is infused to replace body fluids.

Embalming is .....................................................

Because there was so little precipitation this year, the crops dried up and died.

What does "precipitation" mean?

Although I was unable to understand all of the details of the presentation, I did get the gist of it.

Night is the time when many animals forage or search for food.

What does "forage" mean?

The waiter was so brusque that we left only a small tip. He was impolite and impatient, and seemed annoyed whenever we asked for something.

brusque means ....................................

At a special ceremony, the police chief gave the officer a commendation for bravery.

commendation means ..............................

The sun made the lake water shimmer because water gloss and shine.

shimmer means ..........................

The major points of your essay are clear to me; whereas, the details are still hazy.

hazy means ..........................................

I love playing crossword puzzle so much; but, my friend despises it

The students can reply, or answer, the teacher’s questions easily.

reply means.................................

We go to many places by different vehicles: cars, motorcycles, buses, trains, planes and ships.

Do you participate in one of the more popular avocations, such as jogging, tennis, or stamp collecting?

avocations means .....................

The lovely egret is in danger of extinction because clothing manufacturers use their long, beautiful tail feathers to make ladies’ hats.

egret means .............................

It was bright yesterday, but today it is gloomy.

gloomy means ......................

Since Tony is deaf, he can’t hear anything.

deaf means .........................

Judy feeds, or gives food, to her pigs every day.

feeds means ..............................

Character is an actor or actress in the movie.

Character is ..................

The White House, the official home of the President of the United States, was designed by the architect, James Hoban, who is said to have been influenced by the design of a palace in Ireland. The building was begun in 1792 and was first occupied by President and Mrs. John Adams in November 1800. The house received its present name when it was painted white after being damaged by fire in 1814.

When was the White House first occupied ?