| apparent |
easily seen or plain. |
| autograph |
the name of a person, especially a famous person, written in his or her own handwriting. |
| clutch |
to keep in a firm grasp; hold tightly; grip. |
| croak |
to make a low, hoarse sound with the voice. |
| jungle |
land covered with many trees, vines, and bushes; a tropical rain forest. |
| major |
great in importance, position, or reputation. |
| membership |
the state of belonging to a particular group or organization. |
| metropolis |
a large city. |
| permit |
to allow (someone or something) to go into or be in a place. |
| petrify |
to turn into stone. Minerals left behind by water petrify wood by replacing woods cells when they die. |
| pollution |
poisons, wastes, or other materials that pollute. |
| ruffle |
to disturb a smooth, even surface. |
| starter |
someone or something that starts. |
| supervise |
to direct during the carrying out of a task. |
| trifle |
something that has very little value or importance. |