| absence |
the fact or condition of being away or not present. |
| canal |
a channel of water made by humans for boat transportation or for bringing water to crops. |
| describe |
to tell or write about; create a picture of in words. |
| examination |
a test of skill used to see how much a person knows or can do. |
| flexibility |
the capability of bending easily, or being bent easily, and not breaking. |
| insecure |
without enough protection; not safe or secure. |
| investigator |
a person who makes a careful search for information usually in order to answer a question. |
| purpose |
a reason or plan that guides an action; design or goal. |
| rebuild |
to build again; repair. |
| rust |
an orange or reddish brown coating that forms on metal that has been exposed to air and water. |
| sentence |
to declare the punishment for a person's crime. |
| shatter |
to break suddenly into small pieces. |
| surface |
the outside limit or top layer of something. |
| tidings |
(sometimes used with a singular verb) news or information. |
| willing |
wanting or agreeing to do something; ready. |