| annual |
happening once every year. |
| brisk |
active or full of energy; lively; quick. |
| chorus |
a group of people who sing together. |
| claim |
to state as true. |
| compete |
to try to win or get something that others are also trying to get. |
| copper |
a reddish brown metal that is one of the chemical elements. Copper is used to make pipes, because it does not easily rust. It is used to make wires, because it is an excellent conductor of electricity. It can be combined with other metals to make alloys such as brass and bronze. |
| defiant |
showing no respect for authority; refusing to obey. |
| district |
an area of a country, city, or other place used for a particular purpose. |
| gruff |
low and harsh. |
| immediate |
happening right away; instant. |
| omit |
to leave out; not include. |
| participant |
a person who joins in or becomes involved in something. |
| realize |
to understand completely. |
| reduce |
to make less in amount or size. |
| total |
the whole amount; sum. |