| aide |
any assistant or person who gives support. |
| anchor |
a heavy object that is dropped from a boat or ship by a cable to keep the vessel from moving. |
| currently |
at the present time; now. |
| exam |
a short form of a word that means a test given at school or a physical checkup. |
| fairly |
in a just or honest way. |
| grenade |
a small bomb that is thrown by hand or shot from a rifle after its fuse is set. |
| latitude |
the distance between the equator and a point north or south on the earth's surface. This distance is measured in degrees. |
| modesty |
the quality of not being conceited or vain. |
| pounce |
to jump or swoop down in order to grab or take something. |
| quarterback |
the football player who calls the plays and handles the ball in most plays. |
| sensor |
a device that detects and responds to certain changes in the environment, such as light, temperature, sound, or pressure. |
| totally |
completely; entirely. |
| urgent |
needing immediate action or attention. |
| volume |
a collection of pages of writing or print bound together; book. |
| weekend |
the part of the week between Friday evening and Sunday evening. |