1. Vocabulary

2. siege a situation in which soldiers or police officers surround a city, building, etc., in order to try to take control of it The castle was built to withstand a siege.

3. principal the person in charge of a public school Dr. Lescher is the principal at KTA.

4. testimony something that someone says especially in a court of law while formally promising to tell the truth The Jury heard testimony for ten days.

5. association an organized group of people who have the same interest, job, etc. He belongs to the ASU alumni association.

6. bawling To cry very loudly The dogs were bawling because they were hungry.

7. persistent continuing to do something or to try to do something even though it is difficult or other people want you to stop He has been fighting a persistent cold.