| brace |
to support, hold steady, or prop up. |
| bygone |
gone by; former; past. |
| choke |
to stop or prevent the breathing of by squeezing or blocking the windpipe. |
| clerk |
a person who does office work, such as keeping records, finding information, filing, and making copies. |
| guzzle |
to drink or eat very quickly and in a large amount, as if greedy or in great need. |
| investigator |
a person who makes a careful search for information usually in order to answer a question. |
| lantern |
a case or container that is made of a material through which a light can shine and be protected. |
| mural |
a large picture painted on or made a part of a wall or ceiling. |
| occurrence |
an event that takes place; incident. |
| orbit |
the curved path in which a planet, satellite, or spacecraft moves in a circle around another body. |
| perfume |
a liquid, made from flowers, herbs, or other substances that has a pleasant smell. Perfume is put on the body. |
| primary |
main; chief. |
| risky |
involving a chance of getting hurt or losing something. |
| scenery |
the way the land looks in a particular place. |
| sketch |
a drawing or painting that was done in a hurry or without detail. Sketches are sometimes done to prepare for later work. |