| squawk | shrill or harsh sound |
| poem | writing in verse |
| entertain | to amuse |
| performance | musical or theatrical presentation |
| foolish | not having good sense |
| feather | covering on bird's body |
| spread | to stretch out |
| balance | a steady position |
| foot | lowest part of the leg |
| canyon | deep narrow valley |
| cringed | crouch in fear |
| consumer | user of goods or services |
| error | mistake |
| released | to set free |
| lame | not able to walk well |