n. a very smart or talented person
He is a genius at calculating.

adj. of, relating to, or existing as just one member or part of a larger group
All individual opinions are important when making a decision.

adj. not strong
The flu makes you feel weak.

n. book in which you write down your personal experiences and thoughts each day
Sometimes I hide my diary, but then I can''t find it.

n. a member of any of the first groups of people living in North America or South America
My new English teacher is a Native American.

n. a politically organized group of people usually occupying a definite territory
Henry Ford was born in 1863 in the American state of Michigan.

n. the system of beliefs and laws by which a country, state, or organization is governed
The constitution of the United States grants freedom of religion for its people.

adj. made up of members who share the same purpose, interest, etc.
PETA is a united group of animal supporters.

n. attention that is given to someone for doing something, or for making something happen
People would not give him any credit for fighting with a wounded man.

adj. not controlled or ruled by another country
The country became an independent nation last year.