| beam |
a long, strong piece of wood or metal used to support floors, ceilings or roofs. |
| citizenship |
the state of being a legal member of a country. |
| civic |
of or having to do with citizens or citizenship. |
| convenient |
easily used for someone's needs, purposes, or comfort; useful. |
| curtsy |
a gesture of the body that shows respect made by bending the knees and lowering the body slightly. A curtsy is usually made by women and girls. |
| familiar |
known by many people; easily recognized. |
| gasoline |
a liquid that burns, used mainly as fuel for engines. Gasoline is made from petroleum. |
| hasten |
to move or act with speed; hurry. |
| modern |
having to do with the present or current times. |
| reaction |
an action or response to something that has happened or has been done. |
| shuttle |
a bus, airplane, train, or spacecraft that travels the same route back and forth. |
| splurge |
to spend money ostentatiously. |
| suburb |
an area or community located just outside a city or town. |
| transparent |
letting light pass through and giving a clear view of objects on the other side. |
| witness |
a person who sees or hears something that happened. |