| coastal |
of, at, or near the land next to the ocean. |
| dissect |
to cut open or apart in order to examine. |
| effort |
the action of physical or mental energy. |
| fiction |
writing that tells a story made up in a writer's imagination. Fiction is usually written in prose, not poetry. Novels, short stories, and tales are pieces of fiction. |
| gloomy |
dim or dark. |
| insecure |
without enough protection; not safe or secure. |
| manual |
a book of instructions. |
| monument |
something built in memory of a person, event, or special deed. |
| slick1 |
having a smooth, shiny, or slippery surface. |
| slimy |
made of or like a slippery liquid. |
| solo |
a performance by one person. |
| torture |
the intentional causing of great physical or emotional pain to a person or animal. |
| tragic |
causing death, destruction, or disaster. |
| trauma |
an emotional shock that has a deep effect on one's life for a long time. |
| wipe |
to clean or dry by rubbing lightly with a soft cloth, paper, or one's hand. |