| brink |
the edge or brim of a slope or cliff. |
| congress |
(capitalized) the branch of the U.S. government that is elected to make laws. Congress is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. |
| cube |
a solid figure with six square faces all the same size. |
| determination |
the quality of having a firm goal or being determined. |
| documentary |
a film that explores real facts and events and often includes photographs or short videos of the events as they happened. |
| except |
apart from; not including; but. |
| insist |
to be firm about something; refuse to give up. |
| occupation |
the work a person does to earn a living; profession. |
| overseas |
across any of the oceans; abroad. |
| period |
a section of time with a set beginning and end. |
| quake |
to tremble, shake, or shiver. |
| reliable |
capable of being trusted or relied on; dependable. |
| safely |
without being harmed. |
| sweeten |
to cause to be sweet or sweeter in taste. |
| twinkle |
to shine with a light that flickers or is not steady. |