| basin |
an open, shallow bowl used to hold water for washing. |
| brutal |
cruel or savage. |
| cabinet |
a piece of furniture with shelves, compartments, or drawers and usually covered by a door or doors. Cabinets are used to store or hold objects. |
| coarse |
having large grains or pieces, or a rough surface. |
| contributor |
one that gives money or something else of value to a common fund or collective effort. |
| effort |
the action of physical or mental energy. |
| mummy |
a dead body that has been preserved with special chemicals and wrapped in cloth. The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummies. |
| murmur |
to make a soft, muffled, continuous sound. |
| nectar |
the sweet liquid a plant makes that attracts insects and birds. |
| outer |
of or having to do with the part most distant from the center. |
| politician |
a person who holds a government office. |
| sleek |
smooth or shiny. |
| surround |
to close off all sides of. |
| theme |
the main subject or topic. |
| witness |
a person who sees or hears something that happened. |