| agency |
a company or organization that does business in support of other companies or people. An agency helps people do things that are difficult or complicated to do just by themselves. |
| anchor |
a heavy object that is dropped from a boat or ship by a cable to keep the vessel from moving. |
| boundary |
something that marks the edge or limit. |
| creep |
to move with the body close to the ground; crawl. |
| demonstrate |
to explain or describe, especially by modeling or using many examples. |
| designer |
a person who makes or draws plans for creating something, especially physical objects or structures. |
| desperate |
not caring about danger because of great need. |
| example |
something that shows what a group of things is like. |
| glossary |
a list of unusual or difficult words and their meanings connected with a particular subject or particular piece of writing. A glossary is often placed at the end of a book. |
| lame |
not able to walk well; disabled. |
| mural |
a large picture painted on or made a part of a wall or ceiling. |
| ooze |
to leak out slowly. Liquids, gases, and sounds may ooze. |
| respectable |
displaying good breeding, manners, or character. |
| shawl |
a piece of fabric that is worn over the shoulders or around the head and shoulders. It is larger and heavier than a scarf. |
| supervisor |
a person who watches over other workers and who guides and disciplines them. |