reward

to give a reward for or to

I will reward your hard work with a certificate.

graduate

to finish a course of study

and receive a diploma

My brother will graduate from college in June.

symbol

something that stands for or represents something else

The eagle is considered to be a symbol of freedom.

foster

receiving, sharing, or giving care like that of a parent,

although not related by blood or adoption

My neighbor is taking care of foster kittens

for the next few weeks.

disobey

to refuse or fail to obey

My mom gets upset when we disobey her.

confidence

trust or faith in someone else or in something

He has confidence that his team will do well

in the tournament.

patiently

putting up with trouble, hardship, annoyance,

or delay without complaining

She waited patiently for the pizza to be delivered.

confesses

to admit that one has done

something bad, wrong, or illegal

When asked, Jamie confesses that he has

not been walking the dog.

ceremony

a formal act or series of acts performed

in honor of a special event or occasion

My whole family attended the award ceremony.

performs

to carry out; do

My dance group performs at the talent show every year.