breakfast - n. the first meal of the day
texting - v. sending a message on a portable telephone
pledge - v. to promise
viscerally - adv. coming from strong emotions
course - n. a subject taught at a school
witch - n. a woman who is thought to have magic powers
gridlock - n. a situation in which no progress can be made
advantage - n. something that gives someone a better chance of succeeding
transition - n. a change from one government to another