| brink |
the edge or brim of a slope or cliff. |
| copper |
a reddish brown metal that is one of the chemical elements. Copper is used to make pipes, because it does not easily rust. It is used to make wires, because it is an excellent conductor of electricity. It can be combined with other metals to make alloys such as brass and bronze. |
| deny |
to say that something is not true; refuse to agree with. |
| distress |
a state of great need or trouble. |
| dome |
a rounded roof or ceiling on a room or building. |
| earthquake |
a shaking or other movement of part of the earth's surface, caused by movement deep within the earth. |
| fatigue |
the condition of being tired in body or mind. |
| intense |
having a very great degree of something, such as heat, or being in a very great degree or state. |
| lawsuit |
a legal case brought before a court, especially when a person or group has a strong complaint against another. |
| practically |
almost; nearly. |
| sag |
to sink, hang, or bend downward in the middle. |
| snag |
a sharp or jagged projection upon which something can be caught or torn. |
| vibrate |
to move back and forth very rapidly and steadily. |
| wander |
to move about with no purpose, aim, or plan; roam. |
| wipe |
to clean or dry by rubbing lightly with a soft cloth, paper, or one's hand. |