To approve.

Outstandingly bad.

Feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.

Hot, smoldering fragment of wood left from a fire.

To occupy the complete attention, absorb fully

To enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to.

To hesitate, stumble, lose courage; to speak hesitatingly; to lose drive, weaken, decline.

Ability to foresee future happenings; prudence in providing for the future.

1789 law passed by the first Congress that set up lower federal courts.

A group of advisers to the president..

A tax on imported goods

A term used to describe supporters of the Constitution during ratification debates in state legislatures.

Opponents of ratification of the Constitution and of a strong central government, generally.

A collection of 85 articles written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison under the name "Publius" to defend the Constitution in detail.

A legislative grant of money to finance a government program or agency.

secret, stealthy

to listen secretly to private conversations

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment