Glossary
Gas station - place where you can fill a car with gas (US) or petrol (UK)
Guaranteed - a promise or agreement to do something
Helium - gas used in balloons to make them rise
Hesitate - to stop because unable to make decision
Highway - motorway (UK) or major road connecting cities
Hire (US) - to pay for the use of something for a temporary period (e.g car)
Iguana - south American lizard
Impersonator - someone who pretends to be someone else.
Insurance/Insure - against possible loss or damage (e.g insure a house or car)
Interview - a meeting with someone to find out something about them.
Jerk - sudden movement.
Kitten - young cat
Legend - famous story that may or may not be true
Litter tray - indoor toilet for cats
Lookout tower - a tall structure or building. At the top you can look out over a large area of land.
Luggage - bags, suitcases etc
Master - boss, person in charge
Mate - friend/partner/helper. First mate on ship is deputy to captain
Muscular dystrophy - a disease destroying the muscles.