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Words to Understand

advertisement— a paid announcement, usually for goods and ser- vices for sale, that appears in newspapers and magazines. Congress— the lawmaking branch of the American government. contract— an agreement, whether written or spoken, between two or more people to provide goods or services. morning coat— a formal jacket with long tails. political cartoon— a drawing that uses humor or irony to make a statement about the government, its leaders, or its policies. slaughterhouse— a place where cattle, pigs, chickens, turkeys, and other animals are butchered for their meat. stockyard— an outdoor pen for animals, usually located next to a slaughterhouse.