| coastal |
of, at, or near the land next to the ocean. |
| complication |
something that makes a situation more difficult or involved. |
| compliment |
an expression of praise, admiration, or approval. |
| control |
to use power to manage or command. |
| doodle |
to draw or scribble without purpose. |
| elastic |
able to stretch easily without breaking and then return to original form. |
| explosion |
the act of bursting or the noise made by bursting. |
| install |
to put into position and make ready for use. |
| mast |
a long upright pole that rises from the bottom of a sailboat or ship to support the sails and lines. |
| publisher |
a person or company that prepares and brings out books for sale. |
| puny |
very small or weak; feeble. |
| radar |
the use of radio waves to track the location, distance, and speed of faraway objects. Waves are sent out and then picked up again when they bounce back after hitting some object. |
| risk |
a chance of getting hurt or losing something. |
| sensor |
a device that detects and responds to certain changes in the environment, such as light, temperature, sound, or pressure. |