| coastal |
of, at, or near the land next to the ocean. |
| curiosity |
the desire to learn or know. |
| instructor |
one who teaches or instructs; a teacher. |
| mope |
to act dull and sad; sulk; pout. |
| mumble |
to speak low and in a way that is not easy to understand; mutter. |
| nowadays |
during these present times. |
| outline |
to draw a line around the edge of a shape. |
| positive |
certain; sure. |
| precipitation |
the act of water falling in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail. |
| remain |
to go on being; continue in a particular way without a change. |
| sarcastic |
using harsh or bitter words that are meant to hurt, tease, or make fun of another person. |
| steadily |
in a regular, even, constant way. |
| term |
a word or phrase for something that might be known only by people who have a particular job, interest, or hobby. |
| unlike |
different; not equal. |
| veil |
a thin piece of fabric or net worn over the face, head, or shoulders, or over some combination of these. A veil is used as a decoration or to hide a person's face. |