(v) unlawfully took control of a plane, truck, or other vehicle by force while it was traveling
After September 11, 2001, airports improved security and adopted new policies to try to prevent planes from being hijacked.
(v) to leave or be removed from a dangerous place or situation
When a fire broke out next door, firefighters evacuated everyone from our apartment building in case the blaze spread.
(n) the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense, named for the building’s five-sided shape
A group of generals gathered in the Pentagon to discuss plans for a military operation.
(n) the building where the U.S. Congress meets in Washington, D.C.
Construction of the U.S. Capitol began in 1793, and today it contains more than 500 rooms.
(adj) in the United States, relating to the national government
My brother will become old enough to vote this year, so he needs to learn about the candidates for local, state, and federal elections.
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(n) the scattered pieces of something damaged or destroyed
After a car accident, a work crew cleared twisted metal, broken glass, and other debris from the highway.
(n) a strong determination to do something
Carmen’s not wanting to miss another free throw strengthened her resolve to get the basketball through the hoop on her next attempt.