| assistant |
a person who gives help or aid. |
| 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. |
| deaf |
not able to hear, or not able to hear well. |
| exploration |
the act of investigating or examining. |
| glum |
in low spirits; sad or gloomy. |
| punctual |
on time; prompt. |
| squall |
a sudden, powerful wind that moves in suddenly. Squalls usually bring rain, snow, or sleet. |
| statement |
something stated in words. |
| stocky |
thick, sturdy, and often short in build or form; stout. |
| survive |
to continue to live despite serious threat to one's life. |
| talon |
a claw of a bird or animal. |
| transform |
to change the form, look, or shape of. |
| tread |
to step or walk on, in, or along. |
| tumble |
to roll end over end while falling or while in flight. |
| vocalist |
one who sings, especially a professional singer of popular music. |