| assist |
to give aid or support to. |
| basin |
an open, shallow bowl used to hold water for washing. |
| basis |
something that supports and is needed by all the other parts; starting point or foundation. |
| civic |
of or having to do with citizens or citizenship. |
| comment |
a written or spoken statement of opinion. |
| fatal |
causing or able to cause death. |
| filter |
a device used to remove dirt or other solids from liquids or gases. A filter can be made of paper, charcoal, or other material with tiny holes in it. |
| govern |
to rule or lead. |
| investigation |
the act of examining carefully and closely. |
| old-fashioned |
looking or being like past styles, manners, or ways of behaving. |
| persuade |
to cause to do something by using reason or argument. |
| poetry |
short pieces of writing, in general, that use special rhythm, imaginative language, and often rhyme to create beauty or express unique thoughts and feelings. |
| pouch |
a sturdy bag or sack of any size that is used to carry things. |
| probably |
quite likely; almost certainly. |
| prod |
to poke with, or as though with, a pointed rod or instrument. |