| biography |
the written story of the facts and events of a person's life. |
| clamp |
a device used to fasten, support, or press together two or more objects or pieces. |
| edition |
one of a series of printings of the same published work. |
| erosion |
wearing away of the earth's surface by wind or water. |
| faint |
weak or slight. |
| gulp |
to take large swallows of; drink or eat eagerly or rapidly (often followed by "down"). |
| jerk |
any sudden, sharp movement that is not expected or planned. |
| jest |
a funny saying or action; joke. |
| minor |
less important or serious than others of the same kind. |
| prejudice |
an opinion that is formed without knowing or considering all the facts. |
| refer |
to send or direct to a source for help. |
| surgeon |
a medical doctor who does surgery. |
| upholstery |
materials used to cover furniture. |
| uppermost |
highest in place, rank, importance, or influence. |
| upright |
in a vertical or standing position. |