| 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. |
| confirm |
to prove or show to be true. |
| confusion |
the state of not understanding clearly or of being mixed up. |
| exclaim |
to speak suddenly and with strong feeling. |
| frequently |
often; many times. |
| groggy |
confused, dizzy, or feeling unable to wake up. |
| headdress |
a covering or decoration for the head. |
| holler |
(informal) to cry out, yell, or shout. |
| hurricane |
a powerful storm with heavy rains and winds that blow in a circle at 73 miles per hour or more. |
| labor |
hard work or effort. |
| melodious |
having a pleasant melody. |
| retreat |
the act of moving back or away from a place or situation. |
| suburb |
an area or community located just outside a city or town. |
| trustworthy |
worthy or deserving of trust and confidence; steadily dependable; reliable. |