| absolutely |
totally; completely. |
| authority |
the right or power to give orders, make decisions, or control people. |
| beam |
a long, strong piece of wood or metal used to support floors, ceilings or roofs. |
| custom |
a way of acting that is usual or accepted for a person or a social group. |
| disorder |
lack of organization or arrangement. |
| dungeon |
a dark, damp, underground jail. |
| grubby |
dirty or messy. |
| identical |
the exact same. |
| insist |
to be firm about something; refuse to give up. |
| latitude |
the distance between the equator and a point north or south on the earth's surface. This distance is measured in degrees. |
| patient |
a person or animal that is getting medical treatment. |
| publisher |
a person or company that prepares and brings out books for sale. |
| sway |
to swing back and forth or from side to side; rock. |
| volunteer |
a person who offers to work or help without pay. |
| whimper |
to cry in weak, broken sounds. |