| atmosphere |
the gases surrounding the earth or other similar objects in outer space. |
| christen |
to give a name to at baptism. |
| croak |
to make a low, hoarse sound with the voice. |
| distant |
far away in time or space. |
| elastic |
able to stretch easily without breaking and then return to original form. |
| express |
to make known (ideas, thoughts, or feelings). |
| full-time |
involving or working the standard number of working hours per week, typically forty hours in the U.S. |
| jolt |
to shake up or cause to move with a jerk. |
| meadow |
an open field of grass that is growing wild or is used for pasture or to grow hay. A meadow usually contains wildflowers and weeds as well. |
| operation |
the act or process of working or running. |
| pollute |
to make dirty or harmful to health by mixing in or adding waste material. |
| positive |
certain; sure. |
| slither |
to move by twisting and sliding along a surface. |
| snout |
the front part of an animal's head that sticks out. The snout includes the nose, mouth, and jaws. |
| squirm |
to twist the body about; wriggle. |