| account |
a story or report. |
| beholder |
one who looks or sees. |
| differ |
to be not the same as; be unlike. |
| dike |
a dam or high wall built to prevent flooding. |
| electrician |
one whose job is to install or repair electrical equipment. |
| lame |
not able to walk well; disabled. |
| orderly |
arranged in a neat way; in order. |
| patio |
a paved area next to a house that is used for dining or relaxing outdoors. |
| readily |
promptly or easily. |
| ruffle |
to disturb a smooth, even surface. |
| source |
the start or cause of something. |
| steam |
water vapor formed by boiling. |
| underdog |
a person or team that is expected to lose a contest in sports or politics. |
| university |
a large school, where people both learn and do research. A student must finish high school before attending a university. Universities offer several levels of degrees. |
| wit |
(often plural) the ability to understand, think, or know. |