| aide |
any assistant or person who gives support. |
| ancient |
very old; existing for many years. |
| appall |
to cause to feel shock or horror. |
| congratulate |
to praise and express pleasure at the achievement or good luck of. |
| frontier |
a border between two countries, or the area nearby on either side. |
| jury |
a group of people called to a court of law who listen to the facts of a case and decide its outcome. |
| mattress |
a large pad that supports the body while sleeping, made of a strong fabric filled with soft material such as cotton, hair, straw, or foam rubber. |
| reservoir |
a place where water is collected and stored. Towns and cities often have reservoirs for their water supply. |
| reveal |
to make known; tell. |
| snout |
the front part of an animal's head that sticks out. The snout includes the nose, mouth, and jaws. |
| squeal |
a fairly long, loud, shrill sound or cry. |
| vertical |
straight up and down; upright. |
| wink |
to close and open one eye quickly, as a sign of agreement or friendliness. |
| workshop |
a room or building in which a particular kind of work is done, usually involving manual or mechanical skills. |
| wreck |
an action or event that results in great or total destruction. |