n. the ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay Patience is needed when driving through rush hour traffic.
breath
n. the air that goes into and out of your lungs
Her breath smelled of garlic.
campaign
n. an organized series of actions to gain support for something
The local farmers have organized a campaign to get the government to increase taxes on imported vegetables.
embarrassed
adj. feeling ashamed or shy
Morris was embarrassed after he burped in the middle of math class.
nominate
v. to propose someone for appointment or election to an office
Joan was nominated for treasurer at her high school.
compete
v. to try to be more successful than someone or something else
Both of his children try to compete for his attention.
crowd
n. a group or gathering of people
There is always a large crowd of people on the streets at 9 am.
speech
n. to address
I had to give a speech at my brother's wedding.
president
n. the leader of a group; head of the government in a Republic
There will be an election in South Korea to elect a new president.
position
n. a post of employment
His new position came with many responsibilities.