| approach |
the act of coming near. |
| canal |
a channel of water made by humans for boat transportation or for bringing water to crops. |
| decay |
to rot or become rotted. |
| declaration |
an official or formal announcement or proclamation, or the document containing it. |
| defendant |
a person who is accused or sued in a court of law. |
| effect |
something produced by a cause. |
| glee |
a feeling of delight or joy. |
| index |
an alphabetical list of subjects, names, or other information in a book, with page numbers given for each item. |
| keen |
very sharp; able to cut easily into thin, exact pieces. |
| lame |
not able to walk well; disabled. |
| language |
the system of spoken or written words with which people communicate thoughts, ideas, or feelings. |
| mummy |
a dead body that has been preserved with special chemicals and wrapped in cloth. The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummies. |
| photographer |
a person whose job is to take photographs. |
| solo |
a performance by one person. |
| stubborn |
not willing to accept change, help, or control; obstinate. |