earthquake |
a shaking or other movement of part of the earth's surface, caused by movement deep within the earth. |
estimate |
a careful guess as to the amount, size, or value of something. |
example |
something that shows what a group of things is like. |
magnificent |
very grand in size or splendid in beauty. |
patriotic |
feeling or showing love for and loyalty to one's country. |
persuade |
to cause to do something by using reason or argument. |
plug |
an object made of cork, rubber, or other material used to block an opening. |
senior |
having served longer at a job or position. |
shade |
darkness caused by light rays being blocked. |
statue |
a piece of art that is shaped or put together out of stone, metal or other material. Statues are often in the form of a human or animal. |
stumble |
to trip or lose one's balance in walking or running. |
suffocate |
to kill by not allowing to breathe; smother. |
supervise |
to direct during the carrying out of a task. |
touch |
to put one's hand or fingers on in order to feel. |
undertake |
to decide or start to do. |