GLOSSARY

accent (AK-sent) — the way you pronouce words

access (AK-sess) — a way to enter or an approach to a place

complicated (KOM-pli-kay-tid) — something that is difficult to understand

cresting (KREST-ing) — reaching the highest point

dismal (DIZ-muhl) — gloomy and sad

dune (DOON) — a sand hill made by the wind near the ocean or a large lake or in a desert

nervous (NUR-vuhss) — fearful or timid

shallow (SHAL-oh) — not deep

unacceptable (uhn-uhk-SEP-tuh-buhl) — not good enough to be allowed or accepted