| curtsy |
a gesture of the body that shows respect made by bending the knees and lowering the body slightly. A curtsy is usually made by women and girls. |
| determine |
to decide or settle finally and without question. |
| fluid |
a liquid or gas. A fluid flows easily and takes the shape of the container that holds it. Water and air are fluids. |
| handshake |
the gripping of hands between two people when they meet or say good-bye. |
| juvenile |
young; not grown up. |
| parade |
a public procession of people, marching bands, or vehicles in front of spectators as part of a celebration or ceremony. |
| prescription |
an order written by a doctor for medicine to treat a patient. |
| pursuit |
the act of following or chasing. |
| remote |
at a far distance in space or time. |
| researcher |
one who does careful, dedicated study of something in order to gain information about it or solve a problem. |
| slightly |
to a small degree or by a small amount; a little. |
| span |
the stretch or reach between two points. |
| temporary |
for a short time; not permanent. |
| total |
the whole amount; sum. |
| whip |
to strike or beat with quick, repeated strokes with a long, thin strap, or a rod. |