| brilliant |
very shiny. |
| gong |
a large piece of metal shaped like a plate that makes a loud ringing sound when struck with a stick or hammer. |
| less |
to a smaller degree or amount. |
| mountain |
a land mass with great height and steep sides. It is much higher than a hill. |
| news |
information about important events happening in the present. The news is presented on television or radio or in a newspaper or magazine. |
| ocean |
a part of the large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface. |
| paddle |
an oar with a wide, flat blade and long handle. A paddle is used with both arms for moving a small boat through the water. A paddle is not attached to the boat. |
| place |
a certain area of space used or intended for some purpose. |
| principal |
greatest or first in importance. |
| real |
actual or true. |
| report |
a statement or story about something that has happened. |
| shy |
quiet and not comfortable with other people. |
| speech |
the power to speak, or the act of speaking. |
| stranger |
a person that you do not know. |
| title |
a name of something such as a book, movie, or piece of music. |