Ch 12

painter- an artist who paints pictures. exultation- the act of exulting; as over success or victory. precariously- dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; unstable; insecure.scaffold- a temporary structure for holding workers and materials during the erection, repair, or decoration of a building.interposed- to place between; cause to intervene.tranquil- free from commotion or tumult; peaceful; quiet; calm.fetch- to go and bring back; return with; get.sculled- an oar mounted on a fulcrum at the stern of a small boat and moved from side to side to propel the boat forward.