| current |
of or happening in the present time. |
| density |
the state or condition of having parts very close together with little space between. |
| glimpse |
a quick look. |
| halo |
a circle of light shining around the head of a god, an angel, or a saint in a picture. |
| jury |
a group of people called to a court of law who listen to the facts of a case and decide its outcome. |
| loot |
valuables taken by force in a war; spoils. |
| murmur |
to make a soft, muffled, continuous sound. |
| paralyze |
to make unable to move or to feel any sensation. |
| respond |
to answer or give a reply, in words or otherwise. |
| security |
freedom from fear or danger; safety. |
| shuttle |
a bus, airplane, train, or spacecraft that travels the same route back and forth. |
| steam |
water vapor formed by boiling. |
| suffocate |
to kill by not allowing to breathe; smother. |
| survive |
to continue to live despite serious threat to one's life. |
| tract |
an area of land or water. |