| aircraft |
any machine that can fly through the air, such as an airplane, helicopter, glider, or balloon. |
| antique |
from or made in a time long ago. |
| battery |
a device that makes electricity by using chemical reactions. Batteries are used to power many things, including cars, flashlights, toys, and watches. |
| convey |
to carry from one place or person to another. |
| draft |
a rough piece of writing that needs more work; sketch. |
| homeland |
one's native country or region. |
| introduction |
a part at the beginning of something, such as a book, article, or speech, that explains what will follow. |
| melodious |
having a pleasant melody. |
| permanent |
lasting or meant to last for a very long time; everlasting. |
| retailer |
a person or business or who sells goods directly to the public. |
| rugged |
having a surface that is rough and broken. |
| slant |
to be at a leaning or tilting angle. |
| slight |
small in amount or degree. |
| tighten |
to make more secure or more securely fastened. |
| treaty |
a formal agreement between two or more countries. |