| ashamed |
feeling shame or guilt for doing something wrong or foolish. |
| clasp |
to grasp or grip with a hand or arm, or something like a hand or arm. |
| density |
the state or condition of having parts very close together with little space between. |
| dreary |
gloomy, sad, or dull. |
| drought |
a long period with little or no rain. |
| encyclopedia |
a book or set of books that has information on a wide variety of subjects, or on many aspects of one subject. |
| inject |
to introduce into by force or pressure with a needle. |
| pad |
a piece of soft material used as cushioning for protection or comfort. |
| participant |
a person who joins in or becomes involved in something. |
| sensor |
a device that detects and responds to certain changes in the environment, such as light, temperature, sound, or pressure. |
| skilled |
having skill. |
| squirm |
to twist the body about; wriggle. |
| strongly |
with great certainty or passion. |
| terrorist |
one who uses violence, torture, or physical intimidation to achieve one's ends, especially one's political ends. |
| wreck |
an action or event that results in great or total destruction. |