| catalog |
an organized list of things such as book titles, goods for sale, or other items, with a short description of each item. |
| classic |
something that remains popular over a long period of time. |
| concrete |
a hard, strong building material made by mixing sand, gravel, cement, and water. |
| consumer |
someone who buys goods or services. |
| control |
to use power to manage or command. |
| foliage |
leaves on a tree or other plant. |
| grim |
stern or harsh. |
| humor |
a quality that makes people laugh or feel amused. |
| mummy |
a dead body that has been preserved with special chemicals and wrapped in cloth. The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummies. |
| position |
the location of a person or thing. |
| posse |
a group of people gathered by a sheriff to help pursue and bring in a criminal. |
| reluctant |
not willing or enthusiastic. |
| rhythm |
movement marked by the regular repetition of sounds. |
| rural |
having to do with country life. |
| whirl |
to turn or spin quickly on a central point. |