Chapter25

1.excursion: a short trip especially for pleasure

2.sputter: to speak quickly or in a confused way because you are upset, surprised, etc.

3.morose

of a person : very serious, unhappy, and quiet

4.rendition: a performance of something

5.grope: to search for something by reaching or touching usually with your fingers in an awkward way

6.tapestry: a heavy cloth that has designs or pictures woven into it and that is used for wall hangings, curtains, etc.

7.pilfer: to steal things that are not very valuable or to steal a small amount of something

8.chirrup: to make a short high-pitched sound

9.haywire: not working properly