All terms in this list:

affection: The act of affecting or acting upon; the state of being affected.

appeal: (a) An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for reëxamination or review. (b) The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected. (c) The right of appeal. (d) An accusation; a process which for

clasp: To take hold of; to grasp; to grab tightly.

conspicuous: Noticeable or attracting attention, especially if unattractive.

contribute: To give something, that is or becomes part of a larger whole.

declare: To make a declaration.

eloquent: effective in expressing meaning by speech

exhibit: To demonstrate.

ferry: A ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule

immigrant: A person who comes to a country to permanently settle from another country.

lofty: high, tall, having great height or stature

pedestal: The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp, or the like; the part on which an upright work stands. It consists of three parts, the base, the die or dado, and the cornice or surbase molding. See Illust. of {Column}.

persecute: To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy.

poverty: The quality or state of being poor or indigent; want or scarcity of means of subsistence; indigence; need.

unveil: To remove a veil from; to divest of a veil; to uncover; to disclose to view; to reveal; as, she unveiled her face.