| acoustic |
having to do with sound or hearing. |
| conservation |
the act of keeping and protecting from waste, loss, or destruction. |
| howl |
to utter or make a long, loud, sad sound like that of a wolf or dog. |
| introduction |
a part at the beginning of something, such as a book, article, or speech, that explains what will follow. |
| irrigate |
to supply with water by artificial means from a natural source of water. |
| meek |
doing what others want; not standing up for oneself; tame. |
| muffle |
to make quieter by using a covering of some sort. |
| naturally |
of course; surely; without a doubt. |
| old-fashioned |
looking or being like past styles, manners, or ways of behaving. |
| operation |
the act or process of working or running. |
| persecute |
to continually treat in a cruel or harsh way because of race, religion, political ideas, or some other difference. |
| sulk |
to express anger or bad humor by being silent or distant. |
| swamp |
a wet, low area of land that is usually covered with water; bog; marsh. |
| thoroughly |
completely; throughout. |
| timber |
trees that are used as wood to build houses and buildings. |