Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Contraption-a mechanical contrivance; gadget; device.

Drat-used to express mild disgust, disappointment, orthe like

Limerick-a kind of humorous verse of five lines, in which the first, second, and fifth lines rhyme with each other, and the third and fourth lines, which are shorter, form a rhymed couplet.

Static cling-the adhering of clothing to other clothing or a person's body, caused by an accumulation of static electricity in the materials, especially those containing synthetic fibers.

Adhere-to stay attached; stick fast; cleave; cling

Haiku-a major form of Japanese verse, written in 17 syllables divided into 3 lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables, often on the subject of nature or one of the seasons.

Tactful-a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations.