earthquake |
a shaking or other movement of part of the earth's surface, caused by movement deep within the earth. |
figure |
a number or other written symbol that is not a letter of the alphabet. |
grasp |
to take hold of with a hand or other thing that is capable of holding. |
inject |
to introduce into by force or pressure with a needle. |
jury |
a group of people called to a court of law who listen to the facts of a case and decide its outcome. |
moment |
a very short amount of time. |
ordinary |
usual or normal. |
participant |
a person who joins in or becomes involved in something. |
restless |
not able to relax, sit still, or stay quiet. |
strictly |
strongly; absolutely. |
survey |
the collecting of information on a particular subject from a small portion of the public. |
tame |
taken from a wild state and made obedient; domesticated. |
tourism |
the act of traveling, usually for sightseeing or relaxing. |
warp |
to bend or twist out of shape. |
weekly |
done, happening, or printed once a week. |