| apparent |
easily seen or plain. |
| beckon |
to signal to come using a motion of the head or hands. |
| brim |
the top edge of a hollow object such as a cup; rim. |
| define |
to explain or state the meaning of. |
| dike |
a dam or high wall built to prevent flooding. |
| individual |
a single human being; person. |
| lever |
a basic tool used to lift or pry things open. A crowbar is one type of lever. |
| relative |
a person who belongs to the same family as someone else. |
| routine |
a regular course of action. |
| shuttle |
a bus, airplane, train, or spacecraft that travels the same route back and forth. |
| substance |
a particular kind of matter. |
| sufficient |
enough; as much as needed. |
| technology |
a field of knowledge having to do with the practical applications of science and industry, or the inventions and methods of solving problems that are produced through research in these areas. |
| ward |
a large room in a hospital with beds for several patients, or a section for one type of patient. |
| wizard |
a person who is believed to have magic powers. |