bubble –n. a group created during the pandemic that prevents new people from entering

excitement –n. a feeling of eager enthusiasm and interest : the state of being excited

optimism –n. a feeling or belief that good things will happen in the future : a feeling or belief that what you hope for will happen

poll –n. an activity in which several or many people are asked a question or a series of questions in order to get information about what most people think about something

comfortable – adj. allowing you to be relaxed : causing no worries, difficulty, or uncertainty

allow–v. to permit (something) : to regard or treat (something) as acceptable

protocol –n. a system of rules that explain the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in formal situations

ballpark –n. a term for a baseball stadium