ludicrous inviting ridicule
discourse an extended communication dealing with some particular topic
Dodecanese a group of islands in the southeast Aegean Sea
mediocre moderate to inferior in quality
Red Cross an international organization that cares for the sick or wounded or homeless in wartime
dedicate give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
idocrase a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone
didactic instructive, especially excessively
disgrace a state of dishonor
dedicated devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
dedication complete and wholehearted fidelity
Medicare federally administered health care for older individuals
get across travel across or pass over
red grouse reddish-brown grouse of upland moors of Great Britain
pedicure professional care for the feet and toenails
ridiculous incongruous or absurd
meadowgrass any of various grasses that thrive in the presence of abundant moisture
vicarious experienced at secondhand
categorise place into or assign to a category
dark horse a racehorse about which little is known