funds

money that is available to be spent

Because he had limited funds, Jeff decided he couldn’t buy the newest comic book.

sanctuary

a natural area where animals are protected

The sanctuary is home to species of birds that are in danger of dying out.

candidates

people who are running in an election

Barack Obama (top) and Mitt Romney (bottom) are the two main candidates for President this year.

parties

groups of citizens with similar ideas on how the country should be run

Each of the two main political parties in the United States has an animal as its symbol.

excavate

to uncover objects by digging

The scientists began to excavate an Egyptian tomb in search of ancient treasures.