| analyst |
someone trained or skilled in a particular type of analysis. |
| carnivore |
an animal that eats the flesh of other animals. |
| defiant |
showing no respect for authority; refusing to obey. |
| democratic |
relating to or demonstrating the belief that all people should be treated equally. |
| expertise |
a high level of knowledge or skill. |
| filter |
a device used to remove dirt or other solids from liquids or gases. A filter can be made of paper, charcoal, or other material with tiny holes in it. |
| guffaw |
a burst of loud or boisterous laughter. |
| handshake |
the gripping of hands between two people when they meet or say good-bye. |
| inquire |
to ask in order to find out or learn (something). |
| loop |
the rounded shape made when a piece of string, ribbon, or rope is crossed back over itself or tied so that it forms a circle. |
| puff |
a short, strong burst of breath, air, smoke, or steam. |
| talon |
a claw of a bird or animal. |
| topple |
to sway and fall down; tumble. |
| wilt |
to lose freshness and become limp. |
| wooden |
made of wood. |