| background |
all of a person's experience, education, and origins. |
| classic |
something that remains popular over a long period of time. |
| copper |
a reddish brown metal that is one of the chemical elements. Copper is used to make pipes, because it does not easily rust. It is used to make wires, because it is an excellent conductor of electricity. It can be combined with other metals to make alloys such as brass and bronze. |
| curse |
a statement of a wish that something bad will happen to someone or something. |
| declare |
to announce in a formal way. |
| development |
the act of starting something, working on it, and making it complete. |
| devour |
to eat or swallow in a greedy way. |
| dictionary |
a book, or a source of information found on a computer, that lists the words of a language in alphabetical order, along with information about their meaning, spelling, and pronunciation. |
| faint |
weak or slight. |
| familiar |
known by many people; easily recognized. |
| gruesome |
frightening in a disgusting way; horrible. |
| prank |
a teasing trick; stunt. |
| propeller |
a device used to make an airplane or ship move forward. A propeller is made of tilted blades that are attached to and spin around a hub. |
| runt |
a dog, pig, or other animal that is the smallest of a litter. |
| twinkle |
to shine with a light that flickers or is not steady. |