| basin |
an open, shallow bowl used to hold water for washing. |
| chorus |
a group of people who sing together. |
| 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. |
| croak |
to make a low, hoarse sound with the voice. |
| deputy |
a person appointed to assist and sometimes act in the place of someone else. |
| fiend |
an evil spirit or demon; devil. |
| loose |
not held back; free. |
| major |
great in importance, position, or reputation. |
| mummy |
a dead body that has been preserved with special chemicals and wrapped in cloth. The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummies. |
| phony |
(informal) not real or genuine; fake. |
| pollute |
to make dirty or harmful to health by mixing in or adding waste material. |
| Scripture |
(often lower case) a passage from the Bible. |
| speck |
a small mark or spot. |
| tote |
to carry on one's back or in one's arms or hands. |
| welfare |
a state of health, happiness, and good fortune. |