| decrease |
to become less or smaller. |
| disappointment |
the feeling of being unhappy because what was wished or hoped for did not happen. |
| glossary |
a list of unusual or difficult words and their meanings connected with a particular subject or particular piece of writing. A glossary is often placed at the end of a book. |
| hoist |
to lift or haul up using a mechanical device. |
| huddle |
to move close together or push in against one another when sharing something such as heat. |
| majority |
the greater number or amount; a number or amount greater than half. |
| mutate |
to display or cause to display a physical trait or characteristic that is different from one's parent or parents as a result of a change within a gene or chromosome. |
| patio |
a paved area next to a house that is used for dining or relaxing outdoors. |
| poet |
a person who writes poetry. |
| pressure |
a steady force upon a surface. |
| risk |
a chance of getting hurt or losing something. |
| rust |
an orange or reddish brown coating that forms on metal that has been exposed to air and water. |
| solemn |
serious in appearance, sound, or mood. |
| trifle |
something that has very little value or importance. |
| tumble |
to roll end over end while falling or while in flight. |