| attention |
the concentration of one's mind on something. |
| carnivore |
an animal that eats the flesh of other animals. |
| 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. |
| describe |
to tell or write about; create a picture of in words. |
| dismay |
alarm, confusion, or mental distress. |
| elevation |
the height to which something rises or is raised, or its height above sea level or ground level. |
| emission |
the act of giving off or sending out. |
| negotiation |
(often plural) discussions meant to help people agree on something. |
| retirement |
the time of one's life after one has stopped working permanently. |
| rust |
an orange or reddish brown coating that forms on metal that has been exposed to air and water. |
| sauce |
a liquid dressing or topping served with food. |
| sigh |
to breathe out with a long breath because of being sad, tired, or relieved. |
| sufficient |
enough; as much as needed. |
| unless |
except on the condition that. |
| vary |
to change; to make different. |