| brief |
short in length of time. |
| compass |
an instrument for showing direction. A typical compass has a moving magnetic needle that points north. |
| compose |
to be the parts of; make up. |
| curtsy |
a gesture of the body that shows respect made by bending the knees and lowering the body slightly. A curtsy is usually made by women and girls. |
| declare |
to announce in a formal way. |
| hesitate |
to stop or pause because of not feeling sure. |
| hurricane |
a powerful storm with heavy rains and winds that blow in a circle at 73 miles per hour or more. |
| intelligent |
having a great ability to reason and understand. |
| media |
the means of distributing information to large numbers of people, through newspapers, magazines, radio, and television. |
| medium |
middle or average in size or amount. |
| puncture |
a small hole caused by a sharp object. |
| reluctant |
not willing or enthusiastic. |
| squint |
to partly close the eyelids. |
| viewer |
one who watches, especially a person who watches television. |
| violent |
acting with great force or ill will. |