capable - adj. skilled at doing something or able to do something well

participate - v. to be involved with others in doing something

widow - n. a woman whose husband has died

dramatic - adj. attracting attention or causing people to carefully listen and look

turban - n. a head covering made of a long cloth wrapped around the head

feather - n. any one of the light growths that make up the outer covering of the body of a bird

squeeze - n. a small or crowded space

glamor - n. a very exciting and attractive quality

approach - v. to move or become near or nearer to something or someone

toast - v. to drink and say or agree to words that honor someone or express good wishes

ragtag - adj. made up of different people or things and not organized or put together well

devastating - adj. causing great damage or harm