[Marzano Words List:Third Grade Marzano 단어 3학년 영영풀이]
※ Robert J. Marzano: Robert J. Marzano, PhD, is cofounder and CEO of Marzano Research in Colorado. A leading researcher in education, he is a speaker, trainer, and author of more than 30 books and 150 articles.
로버트 J 마르자노박사는 콜로라도(미국)에 있는 마르자노연구소의 공동창업자이며 대표이다. 교육분야에서 선도적인 연구가인 그는 강연가, 트레이너, 그리고 30권의 책과 150개의 기사 이상의 저자이다. 더 자세한 내용은 아래 링크를↓
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ache
noun : a dull pain that lasts for a while
against
preposition : in contact with
airport
noun : a place where airplanes and other aircraft take off and land
among
preposition : with many others; in the middle of three or more
apart
adverb : away from each other in space or time
arm
noun : a limb attached to the shoulder
art
noun : something made in a creative way to be beautiful or to show a feeling or idea
award
noun : a certificate or prize that honors an achievement
backward
adverb : behind; toward the back
baseball
noun : a game played between two teams with a bat and ball on a field
bath
noun : a washing or soaking of all or part of the body
bathroom
noun : a room with a sink and toilet, and sometimes a bathtub or shower
bead
noun : a small, decorative piece of stone, glass, or other material that has a hole in the middle for stringing or sewing onto fabric
beak
noun : the sharp, hard part that covers the mouth of a bird or other animal
beat
noun : a steady unit of rhythm
beaver
noun : a furry mammal with a large, flat tail
beetle
noun : a kind of insect with a hard shell
belly
noun : the front of the body below the ribs
bench
noun : a long seat where two or more people can sit
bend
verb : to force or move something straight into a curve or angle
berry
noun : a small, juicy fruit that does not have a seed or seeds inside
blink
verb : to shut and open the eyes very quickly
bones
noun : the hard parts of a body that give it shape
born
adjective : brought into life
brain
noun : the organ in a human or other animal’s head, used for thinking and controlling the body
breath
noun : the air a person or other animal takes into and lets out of its lungs
brick
noun : a small rectangular block of clay that is used to build things
broke
verb : the past tense of "break"; to cause to split into pieces or no longer work
broom
noun : a long-handled bundle of straw used for sweeping
bud
noun : a small part of a plant that will develop into a flower, leaf, or new branch
busy
adjective : having a lot to do; full of activity
buzz
verb : to make the sound that a bee makes
cab
noun : a motor vehicle whose driver takes people places for money
calm
adjective : not angry or excited; still or unmoving
camera
noun : a device used to take photos or motion pictures
caw
verb : to make the sound that a crow or raven makes
chalk
noun : a soft, powdery material used for writing or drawing
check
verb : to look at someone or something to see its condition
cheep
verb : to make the sound that a baby bird makes
chest
noun : the front of the human trunk between the neck and waist
church
noun : a building where people go to practice the Christian religion
clam
noun : a shellfish with a soft body and two hinged shells that are the same size
clap
verb : to bring the palms of your hands together to make a noise
clean
verb : to take away dirt or stains from something
clear
adjective : easily seen through
cluck
verb : to make the sound that a hen makes
coast
noun : the area where land meets the ocean
coin
noun : a piece of metal money
cool
adjective : having a temperature that is between warm and cold
cost
noun : the amount of money needed to buy something
crab
noun : a sea animal that has a wide shell, ten legs, and eyes at the ends of stems
crack
verb : to break something open
crawl
verb : to move the body forward close to the ground
creek
noun : a flowing body of fresh water that is smaller than a river
cricket
noun : an insect that is a cousin of a grasshopper
dairy
adjective : made mostly from milk
danger
noun : something that can cause risk or harm
daughter
noun : a female child
dead
adjective : no longer alive
deck
noun : the floor on a ship
die
verb : to stop being alive
dime
noun : a coin used in the United States and Canada that is worth ten cents
dirt
noun : loose soil or earth; the ground
drawer
noun : a container, like a box without a lid, that slides into a desk or dresser
drum
noun : a round musical instrument that is played by hitting it with hands or sticks
dull
adjective : having little color or brightness; dim
Earth
noun : the third planet from the Sun; the planet we live on
enemy
noun : a living thing that hates or hurts another living thing
ever
adverb : at any time
exit
noun : a way out of a place
false
adjective : not real or true; not in agreement with the facts; not honest
fist
noun : a hand with the fingers curled in the palm
fog
noun : a cloud on the ground
frown
noun : an unhappy look in which the mouth curves down on the sides
fry
verb : to cook in hot oil
germs
noun : tiny living things that can cause disease or sickness
gift
noun : a thing given to someone because of friendship, thanks, or love
giraffe
noun : a large mammal with a very long neck and long legs
gloves
noun : coverings for the hands that have separate parts for each finger and thumb
grab
verb : to take hold of in a quick, firm manner
grade
noun : a mark given by a teacher to show how well a student is doing in school
grapes
noun : small, round fruit that grows in a bunch
grownup
noun : an adult person
guitar
noun : a stringed instrument with a long neck and six or twelve strings
hamster
noun : a small mammal with large cheek pouches that looks a little like a mouse
hawk
noun : a bird with a long tail and hooked beak that eats other animals
hay
noun : dried grass used to feed large farm animals
heart
noun : a shape that looks a little like the part of the body that pumps blood
heel
noun : the back part of the foot that is below the ankle
hero
noun : a person known for a brave act or actions that helped others
hip
noun : the part of the body between the waist and the thigh
hippopotamus
noun : a large plant-eating mammal with huge jaws that lives in water much of the time; a hippo
hire
verb : to agree to pay someone to do a job
hook
noun : a piece of curved metal, wood, or plastic used to catch or hold things
hose
noun : a long tube that water moves through
hospital
noun : a place where doctors and nurses take care of people who are sick or hurt
hotel
noun : a building where people rent rooms night by night
hum
verb : to sing with the lips closed
husband
noun : the man to whom a woman is married
jail
noun : a building where criminals are locked up
kick
verb : to strike something with the foot; to move the legs in the air or water in a forceful way
kiss
verb : to touch with the lips as a sign of caring
knee
noun : the joint between the upper leg and the lower leg
knock
verb : to hit something, sometimes to make noise and attract attention
lap
noun : the flat area between the lower trunk and the knees of a seated person
lemon
noun : a small, yellow, oval fruit that tastes sour
lick
verb : to pass the tongue over something, usually to taste, wet, or clean it
lips
noun : the soft parts around the mouth that help one eat, drink, and make sounds
list
noun : names or items printed or written in a row
lizard
noun : an animal with a long, scaly body and four legs
log
noun : a piece of a tree trunk or large branch
lose
verb : to fail to win
market
noun : a public place where people buy and sell things
marry
verb : to join with a wife or husband in marriage
match
verb : to choose one or more things that are the same or go together
meow
verb : to make the sound that a cat makes
mild
adjective : gentle in force; not extreme
mistake
noun : an error
moo
verb : to make the sound that a cow makes
motel
noun : a kind of hotel for people traveling by car
moth
noun : an insect with four wings that are dull in color
neat
adjective : tidy, clean, or orderly
neck
noun : the part of the body that joins the head to the main part of the body
news
noun : new information, especially about an important event
nickel
noun : a coin used in the United States and Canada that is worth five cents
nobody
pronoun : no person
nod
verb : to lower and raise the head, often as a way to say "yes"
nurse
noun : a person trained to care for sick people
object
noun : a thing that can be seen or touched that is not alive
office
noun : a place where a person goes to work or do business
okay
adjective : good enough, but not really good; all right
onion
noun : a strong-tasting bulb
opposite
noun : completely different
pack
verb : to fill a suitcase, basket, or other container with things to take to a different place
paddle
verb : to move through water using paddles or oars
pail
noun : an open, round container with a flat bottom and a handle, used to hold and carry things
peas
noun : small, green vegetables that grow in a pod
period
noun : a punctuation mark (.) used at the end of a sentence or after an abbreviation
pest
noun : an insect or other animal that is harmful
pillow
noun : a cushion that supports the head while lying down
pitch
verb : to throw or hurl something; to toss
pond
noun : a small body of water that is smaller than a lake
post
noun : a piece of wood or metal stuck in the ground
potato
noun : a starchy vegetable that grows underground
pretend
verb : to make believe
prince
noun : a son of a ruling king or queen; a boy or man in a royal family
puff
verb : to gasp many times in a row; to breathe heavily
pumpkin
noun : a large orange fruit with thick flesh
puppet
other : a doll, made to look like a person or other animal, that is usually moved by strings or by a hand inside it
purr
verb : to make the sound that a cat makes when it is happy
purse
noun : a bag used to hold money and other personal items
quarter
noun : a coin used in the United States and Canada that is worth twenty-five cents
queen
noun : a woman or girl who rules a country
raisin
noun : a dried grape
rat
noun : a mammal that looks like a big mouse
reach
verb : to stretch out or extend something
recess
noun : a break from school or work during the day or year
rectangle
noun : a flat shape with four sides, four right angles, and two sets of parallel lines
rent
noun : money paid to use a house, an apartment, an office, or equipment
rice
noun : a small grain from an Asian plant that is often used as food
rip
verb : to tear
ripe
adjective : ready to pick and eat
root
noun : the part of a plant that grows under the ground, holding it in place and taking in water and nutrients from the soil
rude
adjective : not polite; having bad manners
sale
noun : the exchanging of money for a product or service; a price that is lower than normal
search
verb : to look for something
sentence
noun : a group of words that express a complete thought, feeling, or idea
sew
verb : to join fabric together with thread
share
verb : to have or use something with another person
shelf
noun : a flat piece of wood or other stiff material that is used for showing or storing things
shine
verb : to give off bright light
shore
noun : the land along the edge of an ocean, sea, lake, or river
shorts
noun : pants that only go down to the knees
sick
adjective : not well; suffering from an illness
sight
noun : the sense that allows some living things to see
sir
noun : a polite way to show respect when addressing a man
ski
verb : to glide over the surface of water or snow wearing skis as a way to travel or as a sport
skill
noun : the ability to do something because of training or practice
skin
noun : the outer layer of tissue on a human or other animal's body
skunk
noun : a mammal with black-and-white fur that can spray a smelly liquid
smooth
adjective : not rough or bumpy
sneeze
verb : to suddenly force air out of the nose and mouth without control
soap
noun : something used for washing
soda pop
noun : a bubbly liquid that people drink
soil
noun : the top layer of the ground in which plants grow; dirt
son
noun : a male child
sour
adjective : having a sharp or tangy taste
spank
verb : to slap with a flat hand or object
special
adjective : better than or different from normal
squeeze
verb : to press on opposite sides of something
stairs
noun : a set of steps that go to another floor in a building
starfish
noun : an animal that lives in the ocean and is shaped like a star
stem
noun : the main stalk or trunk of a plant that holds it up and takes water to its leaves
stone
noun : a piece of rock, often used for building or another special purpose
stool
noun : a seat that has no back or arms
storm
noun : very bad weather with strong winds, rain, snow, or thunder
straight
adjective : without turns, bends, or curves
student
noun : a person who studies at a school, college, or university
sweater
noun : a piece of clothing made of yarn that is worn on the upper body
swing
verb : to move back and forth while hanging from something
sword
noun : a weapon with a long metal blade with a sharp, pointed edge
tag
noun : a game in which a player who is "it" chases and tags another player
taxi
noun : a motor vehicle whose driver takes people places for a fee
tea
noun : a drink made from the dried leaves of a plant
team
noun : a group of players on one side in a sport or other game
tent
noun : a camping shelter made of cloth and held up by poles
thick
adjective : having sides that are far apart; heavy or dense
tomato
noun : a round, red fruit often eaten in salads
trace
verb : to make a picture by copying lines onto see-through paper placed on top of a picture or shape
trail
noun : a path in nature
trash
noun : something of little or no value; garbage
triangle
noun : a shape with three sides and three angles
trust
verb : to believe that someone or something is good, fair, honest, or can be counted on
tub
noun : a big, wide container you sit in to wash your body
tug
verb : to pull hard or quickly on something
valley
noun : the low land lying between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it
wag
verb : to move back and forth quickly
waist
noun : the part of the human body between the chest and the hips
war
noun : a violent fight between two or more groups or countries
weak
adjective : being without energy, power, or strength
wheel
noun : a round object that turns around a central point
wife
noun : the woman to whom a man is married
win
verb : to achieve victory
worst
adjective : least good
wrist
noun : the joint between the arm and the hand
zebra
noun : a large mammal that has black-and-white stripes
zoom
verb : to move at a high speed
aboard
adverb : on or onto a vehicle or another moving object
accident
noun : an event that was not planned
adopt
verb : to bring into one's family and raise as one's own; to take on or assume
adult
noun : a fully grown person or other animal
adverb
noun : a word that describes a verb
advice
noun : suggestions about a decision or action
agree
verb : to have the same opinion; to say one will do, accept, or allow something that is suggested by another
aim
verb : to point something at a target or other object
Alabama
noun : a U.S. state in the Southeast between Georgia and Mississippi (capital: Montgomery)
Alaska
noun : the forty-ninth U.S. state, located in the extreme northwest corner of North America (capital: Juneau)
album
noun : a blank book for keeping photographs, stamps, or other flat souvenirs
alert
adjective : watchful and attentive to one's surroundings
alley
noun : a narrow passageway behind or between buildings
allow
verb : to give permission; to let something happen
alphabet
noun : the letters of a written language
already
adverb : before now; by this time
although
conjunction : even though; but
ambulance
noun : an emergency vehicle used to take sick or hurt people to the hospital
America
noun : another name for North America, North and South America, or the United States
amount
noun : a number or quantity of things
amuse
verb : to cause someone to laugh or be delighted; to be involved in an enjoyable activity
anger
noun : a strong feeling that may range from annoyance to rage
announce
verb : to tell something to a group
annoy
verb : to disturb or bother
anxious
adjective : worried or nervous
apartment
noun : a building that has many units in which people live
apostrophe
noun : a punctuation mark (') used to show possession or to show where one or more letters have been left out
appear
verb : to come into view
approve
verb : to officially agree; to have positive thoughts or feelings about something
apron
noun : a piece of clothing worn for protection over regular clothes and tied at the back
area
noun : a region, piece of land, or part of a building, often used for a special purpose
arithmetic
noun : the branch of mathematics that deals with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Arizona
noun : a U.S. state in the Southwest between California and New Mexico (capital: Phoenix)
Arkansas
noun : a U.S. state in the South, just north of Louisiana (capital: Little Rock)
army
noun : a country's military force for fighting on land; a large number of people or things
arrange
verb : to put in order or place carefully
arrive
verb : to reach a place
arrow
noun : a long stick with a sharp tip at one end and feathers at the other end
article
noun : a complete piece of writing that is part of a newspaper, magazine, or other media
Asia
noun : the largest continent in the world, located east of Europe and almost entirely in the northern hemisphere
Atlantic
adjective : of or relating to the ocean east of North and South America and west of Europe and Africa
attack
verb : to act aggressively against an opponent, often with weapons in a battle; to act harmfully toward
attention
noun : special care or notice given to someone or something
attic
noun : a room or space at the top of a house, just below the roof
attitude
noun : a certain way of thinking or feeling about something that is often shown in the way a person behaves
Australia
noun : an island country and continent in the South Pacific Ocean
author
noun : a person who writes a book, play, story, or other written work
autograph
noun : a signature, especially that of a famous person
automobile
noun : a vehicle on four wheels that has an engine and travels on roads
avenue
noun : a wide road in a city or town, often with trees along the sides
aware
adjective : knowig, realizing, or understanding that something exists
awhile
adverb : for a short period of time
babe
noun : an infant; a baby
baboon
noun : a large ground-dwelling monkey with a doglike muzzle
bacon
noun : smoked and salted strips of meat from a pig
badge
noun : a token or emblem worn to show rank, achievement, membership, or position
balcony
noun : a high platform extending out from the wall of a building that is enclosed by a railing or wall
bald
adjective : lacking hair on one's scalp
Band-Aid
noun : a sticky bandage with a gauze pad in the middle
bang
verb : to strike something or come into contact with it in a noisy or forceful way
bare
verb : to show or uncover
batter
noun : a thick liquid mixture used to make cakes and other foods
battery
noun : an object that converts chemical energy into electric energy
beam
noun : a long, sturdy piece of wood or metal that is used in building
beard
noun : hair that grows on the cheeks and chin
beast
noun : an animal, especially one that is large or dangerous
beauty
noun : a combination of qualities that brings pleasure to the senses, especially the sense of sight or hearing
become
verb : to begin to be; to grow into; to turn into
beg
verb : to ask in an emotional way for something
being
noun : a living creature
beneath
preposition : under
beware
verb : to be cautious; to be on the lookout for
bib
noun : a piece of cloth, plastic, or heavy paper tied under the chin to keep the front of one's clothes clean while eating
Bible
noun : the holy writings of the Christian or Jewish religion
birth
noun : the act of a baby being born from the body of its mother
bitter
adjective : having a harsh, bad taste
blackboard
noun : a chalkboard, traditionally made of black slate
bleed
verb : to lose blood because of a cut or injury
blend
verb : to mix
blot
verb : to dry something using a material that soaks up liquid
board
noun : a flat piece of material, such as wood or cardboard
boast
verb : to brag
bonnet
noun : a hat for a woman or child that ties under the chin and often has a ruffle around the face
boss
noun : the person in charge
bounce
verb : to spring back from a surface after hitting it
bow
verb : to bend the head or upper body, used to communicate something, such as respect or gratitude
bowling
noun : a game in which heavy balls are rolled at wooden objects called pins for the purpose of knocking them over
bracelet
noun : a piece of jewelry worn on the wrist or arm
braid
verb : to lace together three strands of something
brownie
noun : a small square or rectangle of rich, chocolate cake
bubble
noun : a round pocket of air inside liquid
buckle
noun : a fastener for a belt or strap that has a flat frame and a hinged pin
buggy
noun : a cart with wheels, sometimes pulled by a horse, that can carry a person
bulb
noun : a type of underground stem used for food storage in some plants, including onions and lilies
bum
noun : a jobless person who gets food, money, or other things from people without doing anything in return
bunch
noun : a number or group of things
bundle
verb : to wrap, tie, or hold together a group of things; to wrap a person or other animal to keep it warm
bunk
noun : a narrow bed, often one that is stacked among one or more others
burglar
noun : a person who enters a building to commit a crime, especially to steal things
burro
noun : the Spanish word for “donkeys”; a hoofed mammal related to a horse, often trained to carry things
bury
verb : to place under the ground or cover
business
noun : the buying and selling of goods; a person's occupation or company
cabin
noun : a small house located in a remote or wild area; a house made of logs
cactus
noun : a desert plant that usually has spines instead of leaves
California
noun : a U.S. state in the extreme southwest corner of the country (capital: Sacramento)
canyon
noun : a deep valley with steep sides that is usually formed by a river
cape
noun : a point of land that juts out into water
capital
noun : the city where a government's offices are located
cardboard
noun : stiff, thick paper
caribou
noun : a large North American deer with wide antlers
carol
noun : a joyful religious folk song
carpenter
noun : a person who builds or repairs things made of wood
carpet
noun : a thick, heavy floor covering made of woven fabric
cartoon
noun : a drawing or series of drawings that make people laugh or think; a comic strip
case
noun : a container that holds or protects something
castle
noun : a large building or group of buildings with thick walls, towers, and often a moat
cattail
noun : a tall marsh plant with long leaves and a long brown flower cluster
cattle
noun : large animals with horns that are kept by people for their meat, milk, and to do work
cause
verb : to make something happen
caution
noun : close attention to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning to be careful
ceiling
noun : the inside top surface of a room
celebrate
verb : to do something special to honor an event
celery
noun : a plant in the parsley family that is sold as long, fibrous green stalks
cell
noun : the smallest independently functioning unit in an organism
cemetery
noun : a place where dead people are buried
certain
adjective : specific; known
charge
verb : to store electrical energy in a battery or a device operated by batteries
chart
verb : to make a map or plot a course on a map; to plot data on a graph
cheat
verb : to break a rule or law to gain an unfair advantage
Chicago
noun : the largest city in Illinois, located in the northwestern corner of the state
chief
noun : a leader of a group of people; the highest-ranking person in an organization
chili
noun : a spicy stew made with beef, chillies, spices, and usually beans
chimney
noun : a vertical pipe where smoke and gases escape, often from the roof of a building
chipmunk
noun : a small, striped ground squirrel that lives in a burrow
chocolate
noun : a food made from cacao beans that is a popular treat
chunk
noun : a short, thick, solid piece of something
churn
verb : to move or stir powerfully or violently
clay
noun : an earthy material that is easily molded when wet, and hard when dry or baked
clever
adjective : quick to learn or understand
cliff
noun : a steep face of rock, dirt, or ice
clip
noun : a device that holds one or more things together or in place
clop
verb : to make the sound that a horse's hooves make on a hard surface
clothing
noun : things that people wear to cover their bodies
clover
noun : a plant in the pea family with dense, round flowers and leaves that usually have three round parts
club
noun : a group of people who get together from time to time to share a common interest
cocoon
noun : the silky covering around a larva during its change into an adult
code
noun : a system of letters, symbols, or signals that have special meaning and are used to send messages
collar
noun : a band of fabric around the neck of a shirt, dress, or jacket; a band of strong material placed around the neck of a pet
Colorado
noun : a U.S. state in the Rocky Mountain region of the country, just north of New Mexico (capital: Denver)
colt
noun : a young male horse
column
noun : a tall, cylindrical post used as a support and decoration for a building
comfort
verb : to offer strength and hope in a difficult situation; to soothe
comma
noun : a punctuation mark (,) used to show a pause shorter than the pause at the end of a sentence
command
noun : an order to do something
common
adjective : done, found, or happening often
company
noun : friends or family that come to visit; one or more people who provide companionship
complain
verb : to use words to express unhappiness about something
complete
verb : to finish
cone
noun : a solid or hollow object that tapers from a circular base to a point
Connecticut
noun : a U.S. state in the Northeast, just west of Rhode Island (capital: Hartford)
consonant
noun : a letter that is not a vowel
content
noun : the subject matter of a piece of written work
continue
verb : to keep doing something or start doing something again in the same manner or direction
copper
noun : a soft, reddish-brown metal
coral
noun : a hard material made from the skeleton of tiny marine animals called polyps
corral
noun : a fenced-in area for large animals, especially horses or cattle
costume
noun : an outfit worn to match the style of a specific time, place, or event
cotton
noun : a soft, white fiber that grows around the seeds of a plant and is used to make fabric
county
noun : a unit of land divided for local government
courage
noun : strength in the face of difficulty, danger, fear, or pain
course
noun : a direction or path that someone or something travels along
court
noun : a rectangular area used for playing various types of ball games
cowhand
noun : a person who works on a cattle ranch
cozy
adjective : comfortable and warm
craft
noun : a skilled activity involving making things by hand
cranberry
noun : a small red berry with a very tart taste
crank
noun : a bend or a handle on an axle that allows a person to turn the wheel and axle by hand
crash
verb : to stop working suddenly
creature
noun : an animal, especially one that is strange or unusual
creep
verb : to move slowly, often close to the ground, especially to avoid being noticed
crisp
adjective : clean and new; fresh
crooked
adjective : having bends or angles; not straight
crowd
noun : a large group of people gathered together
crown
noun : a circular head ornament worn by a king, queen, or emperor
cruel
adjective : mean or unkind; causing suffering or pain
cucumber
noun : a long, crunchy vegetable with dark green skin
curious
adjective : wanting to know or learn about something; strange or unusual
curl
verb : to form a spiral or curved shape; to move something into that form
curtains
noun : decorative pieces of fabric or other material that are hung to cover, hide, or contain something
curve
noun : a continuously bent line having no straight part
customer
noun : a person who buys a product or service
cute
adjective : attractive in a sweet, small, or young way
daffodil
noun : a plant whose flowers, which are often bright yellow, have a long, trumpet-shaped center
daisy
noun : a flower with long white petals and a yellow center
Dallas
noun : a large city in northeastern Texas
damp
adjective : slightly wet; moist
dandelion
noun : a common weed in the daisy family that has a yellow flower and a fluffy white seed head
dare
verb : to be bold enough to try something
dash
noun : a short running event
deal
noun : an agreement made between two or more parties; a bargain
Delaware
noun : a U.S. state on the Atlantic Ocean, just south of New Jersey (capital: Dover)
delicious
adjective : having a pleasing or agreeable taste
delight
noun : great pleasure or enjoyment
denominator
noun : the number that is below or to the right of the line in a fraction
dent
noun : a depression in an otherwise smooth, hard surface that is caused by pressure or forceful impact
Denver
noun : the capital of Colorado, located just east of the Rocky Mountains
department
noun : a separate part of a large organization, such as a business, government, or university
describe
verb : to write or tell about something
desire
verb : to strongly want something or wish for something to happen
dessert
noun : a sweet treat at the end of a meal
devil
noun : an evil spirit; a person or thing that is very hard to deal with
diamond
noun : the hardest known natural material, formed by great heat and pressure underground
diaper
noun : a soft cloth worn by a baby to catch bodily waste
dictionary
noun : a reference book that lists the meaning and usually the pronunciation of words listed in alphabetical order
difficult
adjective : requiring much effort to do, understand, or handle; not easy
digit
noun : any of the numerals from 0-9 that can be used to write any number
dim
adjective : not giving off much light
dinosaur
noun : a large group of reptiles that roamed Earth until they became extinct over 65 million years ago
direct
verb : to tell, manage, train, or lead someone
discover
verb : to find for the first time
distant
adjective : far away; separated by a large gap in space or time
disturb
verb : to bother or interrupt
dodge
verb : to quickly and suddenly move away from someone or something
double
adjective : two of something similar or alike
dozen
noun : a set of twelve
dread
verb : to fear greatly
drift
verb : to be carried along slowly by moving air or water
drown
verb : to die or to kill underwater because of lack of air
drowsy
adjective : sleepy
drug
noun : a substance given as medicine
drugstore
noun : a store that sells prescription drugs as well as personal-care products
dump
noun : a place where a community's trash is thrown away
dwarf
noun : a mythical creature that resembles a short, stocky person
eager
adjective : excited and interested
eardrum
noun : a thin patch of skin in the ear that vibrates when sound waves strike it
either
adjective : one or the other of two people or things
elastic
noun : one or more stretchy strips of rubber or a similar material
elbow
noun : the joint that connects the upper arm and the forearm
electric
adjective : charged with, powered by, or producing electricity
elementary
adjective : related to a basic level of a subject; simple
elf
noun : a supernatural creature usually depicted as a small, mischievous fairy
energy
noun : the power to do work, make a change, or move objects
entertain
verb : to get the attention of a person or audience by providing amusing or interesting material
entrance
noun : an opening or entryway to a place; the appearance of someone, such as a performer on stage
erase
verb : to remove or rub out writing or other marks
errand
noun : a short trip to get something done
escape
verb : to break free from or keep from being captured
Europe
noun : a continent in the northern hemisphere on the eastern side of the Atlantic Ocean and to the north of Africa
evil
adjective : very mean or bad
exam
noun : a test to determine progress, fitness, or knowledge
excite
verb : to cause someone to feel eagerness and enthusiasm; to cause an increase in activity
exclaim
verb : to shout or cry out, especially to express a strong emotion, such as excitement or anger
explain
verb : to make something clear or understandable
extra
adjective : more than expected, needed, or usual
fact
noun : something that is true and can be proven
factory
noun : a building where goods are made mainly by machines
faint
verb : to lose consciousness for a brief period of time due to a shortage of oxygen to the brain
fake
noun : a thing that is not what it appears to be
falcon
noun : a bird of prey with long, pointed wings that is active during the day
familiar
adjective : known; recognized; seen or done before
faucet
noun : a valve at the end of a pipe, where the flow of a liquid or gas can be controlled
fault
noun : responsibility for a mistake, accident, or other bad outcome
feast
noun : a large meal in celebration of a special event
fellow
noun : an informal word for a boy or man
female
noun : a plant or animal that can be fertilized by the seed of a male
fern
noun : a leafy plant without flowers or seeds
fib
noun : a statement that is not true
fiction
noun : a made-up story; something told or written that is a product of the writer's imagination
fife
noun : a small flute that makes a loud, high-pitched sound
final
adjective : last; coming at the end
fir
noun : a kind of evergreen tree
firecracker
noun : a small paper tube with explosive powder inside that makes a loud noise when set off
firehouse
noun : a building where equipment for fighting fires is kept and where firefighters work
firm
adjective : having a hard surface or structure; strong, solid, or secure
flame
noun : hot, glowing gas caused by something on fire
flash
verb : to light up or show something for a very short period of time
flee
verb : to run from something, often from a dangerous situation
flop
verb : to fall in a loose and heavy way
Florida
noun : a U.S. state in the extreme southeastern corner of the country (capital: Tallahassee)
flow
verb : to move freely in one continuous mass
flush
verb : to clean something by passing a large amount of water through it; to get rid of something in a similar way
flutter
noun : an act or instance of flapping or quivering
foil
noun : a very thin, flexible sheet of metal
folder
noun : a folded piece of cardboard or heavy paper for holding loose papers; an icon on a computer screen that can be clicked on to access files or other folders
force
noun : the use of violence or military action
forever
adverb : for all time; always
forgive
verb : to stop feeling angry toward someone for something he or she did wrong
form
verb : to make or create; to group together or arrange
forth
adverb : forward in time or place from a starting point
fountain
noun : a decorative structure from which water shoots or flows out
foursquare
adjective : bold and firm
frame
noun : a structure that gives strength and shape to an object
freeze
verb : to change from a liquid to a solid, mainly due to the temperature getting colder
fudge
noun : a soft candy made of milk, sugar, butter, and chocolate
garbage
noun : unused or spoiled food or other wet trash to throw away
gas
noun : matter that can freely change shape and size; often it can’t be seen
gasp
verb : to take in a sudden breath, especially because of surprise or pain
Georgia
noun : a U.S. state in the Southeast, just east of Alabama (capital: Atlanta)
germinate
verb : to begin to grow from a seed
ghost
noun : the soul or spirit of a dead person, thought by some to exist, that sometimes appears to the living
giggle
verb : to laugh in a nervous or bubbly way
globe
noun : a ball-shaped map of the world
good night
exclamation : a phrase used to express good wishes when going to bed or when parting in the evening
graham
adjective : a type of whole-wheat flour or a product made from this flour
grain
noun : lines and patterns made by layers of minerals in a stone; also, the smallest particle of a rock
grapefruit
noun : a large, round, yellow citrus fruit that has a sour taste
graph
noun : a diagram that shows the relationship between data
guard
noun : a person who watches over and provides protection for other people or a place
gull
noun : a seabird with long wings that is often white and gray with black markings
gulp
verb : to drink or eat fast or in large mouthfuls
handkerchief
noun : a square of fabric usually carried in a pocket and used to wipe one's nose
hangar
noun : a large building where aircraft are stored
harbor
noun : a protected body of water near the shore where ships can find shelter
harm
verb : to cause hurt or damage
harp
noun : a musical instrument with a roughly triangular shape that has many parallel vertical strings
harvest
verb : to gather a crop
Hawaii
noun : the 50th U.S. state; a group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean (capital: Honolulu)
headline
noun : a brief heading or summary printed at the top of an article in a newspaper, usually in large, bold letters
heap
noun : a messy pile of things
hell
noun : a place where some people believe wicked people are punished after death
hem
noun : the edge of a piece of clothing that has been turned under and stitched
herd
noun : a group of large land animals, especially hoofed animals
highway
noun : a main road
hive
noun : the home of a bee colony, which may be natural or built by a person
holster
noun : a holder for carrying a gun
honest
adjective : truthful; free of deceit
honor
verb : to show respect for or think well of; to keep a promise
hoop
noun : anything made in the shape of a large ring
hopscotch
noun : a children's game that involves hopping into squares drawn on the ground to get a tossed stone or other object
Houston
noun : the largest city in Texas, located in the southeastern part of the state
human
noun : a person
hunger
noun : an uncomfortable or weak feeling caused by lack of food and a desire to eat
hurrah
exclamation : a word that expresses approval, joy, or encouragement
husky
adjective : big and strong
hydrant
noun : a device used to get water from a main water line, usually to fight fires
icicle
noun : a piece of ice shaped like a hanging spear that forms when dripping water freezes
Idaho
noun : a U.S. state in the Northwest, just east of Washington and Oregon (capital: Boise)
ill
adjective : not in normal health; sick
Illinois
noun : a U.S. state in the Midwest, just west of Indiana (capital: Springfield)
impossible
adjective : unable to happen
inch
noun : a standard unit of measure equal to one twelfth of a foot
indeed
adverb : certainly; in reality
index
noun : an alphabetical list of topics that gives the page numbers on which the topics are found in a publication
Indiana
noun : a U.S. state in the Midwest, just west of Ohio (capital: Indianapolis)
indoors
adverb : into or inside a building
inn
noun : a place where travelers can sleep and eat meals
insect
noun : a small animal with six legs, three body parts, and usually two sets of wings
instead
adverb : in place of
instrument
noun : a tool, especially one used for making or recording measurements
Iowa
noun : a U.S. state in the Midwest, just south of Minnesota (capital: Des Moines)
iron
noun : a hand-held device with a flat base that is heated to smooth wrinkled clothes and other items
item
noun : an individual thing, especially one that is part of a set, list, or collection
Jeep
noun : a small, boxy motor vehicle designed to travel over rough terrain
jigsaw
noun : a puzzle with a picture printed on cardboard and cut into interlocking pieces of different shapes that must be fitted together; a power saw that can cut curved lines, such as those in a puzzle
jingle
verb : to make a light ringing sound
joint
noun : a place where bones connect or join together
journey
noun : a long trip
jungle
noun : a forest with dense, tangled plant growth, usually in a tropical climate
kangaroo
noun : a large mammal with a pouch, strong hind legs, and a thick tail
Kansas
noun : a U.S. state in the central region, just south of Nebraska (capital: Topeka)
kennel
noun : a house or other shelter for a dog; a place where dogs are either bred or temporarily kept while their owners are away
Kentucky
noun : a U.S. state in the east-central region, just north of Tennessee (capital: Frankfort)
kindergarten
noun : a school or class for children, usually from four to six years old
kit
noun : a collection of objects that are needed for a certain purpose
kneel
verb : to support one's weight on one's knees
knot
noun : a way to fasten rope, string, or another similar material by tying it
label
verb : to put written or printed information on an object that gives details about the object
lace
noun : delicate fabric with many holes that is made by twisting, looping, crocheting, or knitting thread
lad
noun : an informal word for a boy or young man
lane
noun : a narrow road, especially one out in the country; a strip of road, marked with painted lines, that is wide enough for one car to travel
larva
noun : the immature form of an animal that goes through major body changes before it looks like an adult member of its kind
lasso
verb : to throw a rope loop around
lawn
noun : a grassy area, often in front of or in back of a house, that people mow to keep short
lead
adjective : first in rank; best or most important
leak
verb : to lose a liquid or gas by accident
lean
verb : to move or to move an object into a slanted or bent position
least
adjective : the smallest number, quantity, or degree
leather
noun : a strong, flexible material made from the skin of an animal
length
noun : the longest measurement of something, from end to end
leopard
noun : a large cat that has a brown coat with black spots
lettuce
noun : a type of plant grown for its leaves, which are used in salads
level
adjective : having a flat, even, or straight surface; at the same height as something else
lie
verb : to rest on a flat surface with the body in a horizontal position
lighthouse
noun : a tower with lights to guide or warn ships
lightning
noun : a flash of light in the sky made when electricity passes from one cloud to another or between a cloud and the ground
lilac
noun : a flowering plant that has fragrant purple, pink, or white flowers
limb
noun : an arm, leg, or wing; a large tree branch
liquid
noun : matter that keeps its size but takes the shape of its container
liter
noun : a metric unit of capacity equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters
load
verb : to place several items or a large amount of something into a vehicle, ship, or container
loaf
noun : food, usually bread, that is baked in one piece and sliced for serving
lobster
noun : a large crustacean with a long, segmented body and five legs, the first pair of which are pincers
lollipop
noun : a round piece of hard candy on the end of a small stick; a sucker
lone
adjective : without companions; by oneself
loop
verb : to follow a circular route; to encircle
loose-leaf
adjective : having separate sheets of paper that can easily be removed
Los Angeles
noun : a large city in southern California located on the Pacific Ocean
Louisiana
noun : a U.S. state in the South on the Gulf of Mexico (capital: Baton Rouge)
lullaby
noun : a soothing song to help put a child to sleep
lump
noun : a compact mass of something; a swollen region under the skin
magazine
noun : a publication, usually on a particular topic, that is printed on a regular schedule and generally contains articles, photos, and illustrations
maid
noun : a young girl, especially one who is unmarried; a female household worker
main
adjective : central, largest, or most important
Maine
noun : a U.S. state in the extreme northeast corner of the country (capital: Augusta)
major
adjective : important or serious
makeup
noun : lipstick, powder, or other products an actor wears to look like a character he or she is playing
male
noun : a plant or animal that produces a seed that can fertilize a female
mall
noun : a very large building that has many stores and often restaurants
manhole
noun : a small covered opening in a street, sidewalk, or floor where a person can enter
manner
noun : a way of doing something
margarine
noun : a food product made mostly of vegetable oils that is a substitute for butter
margin
noun : a border; an edge or the area near it
marshal
noun : a high-ranking military or federal officer
marshmallows
noun : spongy pieces of food that are mostly made of sugar
Maryland
noun : a U.S. state in the Mid-Atlantic region, just east of Virginia (capital: Annapolis)
Massachusetts
noun : a U.S. state in the Northeast, just south of Vermont and New Hampshire (capital: Boston)
mat
noun : a piece of sturdy material placed on a floor or table for protection or cushioning
matter
noun : anything that takes up space and has weight
meadow
noun : a grassland
medal
noun : a piece of flat metal given as an award
member
noun : one who belongs to a group
mention
verb : to speak about something quickly without including details
message
noun : the main idea
metal
noun : a material, usually hard and shiny, that lets electricity and heat move through it
method
noun : a planned or orderly way of doing something
Miami
noun : a large city in southeastern Florida
Michigan
noun : a U.S. state in the Midwest mostly surrounded by the Great Lakes (capital: Lansing)
microscope
noun : a device used to view tiny objects
microwave
noun : a chamber for cooking food that uses microwave energy
midget
noun : a very small person
mill
noun : a machine that uses animal, wind, or steam power to grind things
mind
verb : to take care of; watch; pay attention to
Minnesota
noun : a U.S. state in the Upper Midwest along the Canadian border (capital: Saint Paul)
Mississippi
noun : a U.S. state in the South, just west of Alabama (capital: Jackson)
Missouri
noun : a U.S. state in the Midwest, just south of Iowa (capital: Jefferson City)
mist
noun : tiny drops of water in the air; a fine spray of liquid
modest
adjective : humble; simple; small in amount
moment
noun : a very short period of time; an exact point in time
monster
noun : a make-believe creature that is ugly, frightening, and often huge
Montana
noun : a U.S. state in the Northwest that shares a border with Canada (capital: Helena)
moose
noun : a large deer with big, flat antlers
mosquito
noun : a slender two-winged insect, the female of which sucks the blood of people and other animals
moss
noun : a small, soft plant that grows on trees, rocks, or moist ground
motor
noun : a machine that uses electricity to make something move or work
mound
noun : the raised ground where a baseball pitcher stands
mow
verb : to use a machine to cut down an area of grass
mulberry
noun : a fruit made up of a cluster of fleshy parts that may be dark purple, black, or white
mule
noun : an offspring of a horse and a donkey
mumps
noun : a contagious disease that causes swelling in the largest of the salivary glands
museum
noun : a building used to store and show things that are important to history, science, or art
mush
noun : anything that is thick, soft, and wet
mushroom
noun : a type of fungus that often has a stalk with a cap-shaped top
mutter
verb : to say quietly under one's breath
narrow
adjective : small in width, especially compared to height or length; limited in amount or size
nation
noun : a large group of people who live under one government and sometimes share a common language and culture
Nebraska
noun : a U.S. state in the central region, just north of Kansas (capital: Lincoln)
necklace
noun : a piece of jewelry or other ornament worn around the neck
neither
adjective : not either; not one nor the other of two people or things
nephew
noun : the son of someone's brother or sister, or brother-in-law or sister-in-law
Nevada
noun : a U.S. state in the western region, just west of Utah (capital: Carson City)
New Hampshire
noun : a U.S. state in the Northeast, just east of Vermont (capital: Concord)
New Jersey
noun : a U.S. state on the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions, just east of Pennsylvania (capital: Trenton)
New Mexico
noun : a U.S. state in the Southwest between Arizona and Texas (capital: Santa Fe)
New York
noun : a U.S. state in the Northeast, just north of Pennsylvania (capital: Albany)
nickname
noun : a name given to a person or thing in fun or affection, or to shorten a real name
niece
noun : the daughter of someone's sister or brother, or sister-in-law or brother-in-law
nimble
adjective : light and quick in one's movements
noodle
noun : pasta that may be shaped like a strip, tube, or ring
North America
noun : a continent that makes up the northern part of the American landmass
North Carolina
noun : a U.S. state in the Mid-Atlantic region, just south of Virginia (capital: Raleigh)
North Dakota
noun : a U.S. state in the extreme north-central region, just west of Minnesota (capital: Bismarck)
notice
verb : to see, pay attention to, or be aware of
noun
noun : a word that is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea
numeral
noun : a symbol or group of symbols that represent a number
o'clock
adverb : according to the clock; used to indicate an exact hour
oatmeal
noun : coarsely ground oats, often made into a hot cereal
obey
verb : to follow rules or instructions
offer
verb : to present a thing or idea to someone to accept or reject
officer
noun : a person who holds a position of command or authority
Ohio
noun : a U.S. state in the Midwest on Lake Erie (capital: Columbus)
Oklahoma
noun : a U.S. state in the south-central region, just north of Texas (capital: Oklahoma City)
olive
noun : a small, bitter fruit with a hard pit that grows on a Mediterranean evergreen tree
opinion
noun : a belief or judgment about something
orbit
noun : the path taken by one object in space circling around another larger object
orchard
noun : an area of land where fruit trees are grown
order
noun : the arrangement of things in relation to each other by a certain pattern or sequence
Oregon
noun : a U.S. state in the Northwest region, just south of Washington (capital: Salem)
otter
noun : a mammal that lives mostly in water and eats fish and shellfish
ought
verb : a word that often expresses obligation, or something a person should do
outdoors
adverb : out of or outside a building; in the open air
overhead
adverb : over the head
ox
noun : one of a breed of large, domestic cattle used to pull heavy loads
Pacific
adjective : of or relating to the ocean east of Asia and Australia and west of North and South America
pageant
noun : a type of public entertainment, often based on stories or events from history
pain
noun : physical discomfort or suffering caused by sickness or injury; emotional distress
pal
noun : a friend
palace
noun : the official residence of a ruler, such as a king, queen, or emperor
palm
noun : the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
pane
noun : a single piece of glass in a window or door
parka
noun : a warm hooded jacket
partridge
noun : a short-tailed game bird, mostly brown, that is native to Europe and Asia
passage
noun : a route or channel along which a person or vehicle may pass
pasture
noun : a field with grass and other low plants on which grazing animals, such as sheep and cattle, feed
patch
noun : a piece of fabric attached to cover a hole or tear; an area of something that is different from the surrounding area
pattern
noun : lines, forms, or figures that are arranged in a predictable order
peacock
noun : a large bird with a long, colorful tail
penguin
noun : a large, aquatic, flightless bird that lives in the southern hemisphere
Pennsylvania
noun : a U.S. state in the Mid-Atlantic region, just north of Maryland (capital: Harrisburg)
perhaps
adverb : maybe, but not for sure
perimeter
noun : the measurement around the outside edge of an area or surface
petal
noun : each of the parts of a flower that are usually brightly colored
pigeon
noun : a common city bird that is often gray and white
Pilgrim
noun : one of a group of settlers who founded Plymouth Colony in New England in 1620 in order to freely practice his or her religion
pint
noun : a standard unit of volume or capacity equal to 2 cups or one half of a quart
pioneer
noun : a person who is among the first to settle in a new place
pirate
noun : a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
pitcher
noun : the baseball player who throws the ball to the batter
plenty
pronoun : enough of something or more than is needed
plow
noun : a large piece of farm equipment with blades that turn soil in preparation for planting seeds
plug
verb : to connect an electrical device by pushing a plug into a socket
poem
noun : writing in which words are chosen for the images they create, often written with a rhythm
poke
verb : to use force to push against something
poplar
noun : a tall, fast-growing flowering tree that grows in the Northern Hemisphere
poppy
noun : a bright, colorful flower that grows wild and is also grown in gardens
porch
noun : a covered structure connected to a building's entrance that usually has a separate roof
poster
noun : a large picture used to decorate a room or advertise an event
pound
noun : a standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
praise
verb : to say good things about someone or something
pray
verb : to request something from or give thanks to a god or other object of worship; to strongly hope or wish for
president
noun : the leader of the government in some countries
problem
noun : a question or puzzle that needs to be solved; a cause of unhappiness
produce
verb : to make or create; to cause
pronoun
noun : a word, such as "I," "he," "she," "it," or "they," that is used in place of a noun.
pronounce
verb : to speak words, usually correctly or in a certain way
protect
verb : to guard or defend from harm or danger
protest
noun : an action to express strong disagreement or disapproval
prove
verb : to show that something is true using logic, reason, or evidence
provide
verb : to make available for use
punish
verb : to give a negative consequence for breaking a law or doing something wrong
pupil
noun : a dark opening in the center of the eye through which light enters
pure
adjective : free of poison or pollution; not mixed with any other material, substance, or bloodline
pus
noun : a thick yellowish-white or greenish-white liquid produced in some infected tissue
queer
adjective : odd; strange
quicksand
noun : a deep area of loose, wet sand into which heavy objects easily sink
quite
adverb : very
quiz
verb : to ask someone questions, either verbally or on paper, to test the person's knowledge on a subject
radish
noun : a small, edible root vegetable that is red on the outside and white on the inside
railroad
noun : a set of metal tracks on which a train travels; a company that operates a network of trains
range
noun : a large, open area where animals roam and graze for food
raspberry
noun : a small, soft fruit made up of a cluster of fleshy, reddish-pink parts
rather
adverb : instead or in place of, usually used to show a choice
rear
noun : the back or hind part of something, especially a vehicle or building
recite
verb : to say something aloud from memory
refuse
verb : to turn down or not go along with something
regular
adjective : done or happening often or as expected; normal or usual
relief
noun : the state of being free from worry or suffering
religion
noun : a system of beliefs and practices in service or worship of God or gods
remain
verb : to stay after others have left; to stay in one place
remember
verb : to think of something again; to not forget
remind
verb : to cause a person to remember something
remove
verb : to take away
repair
verb : to fix
reply
verb : to answer; to say or write something in response to a written or spoken communication
report
noun : a written or spoken account that may include factual information or opinions about a topic
reptile
noun : a cold-blooded animal with a backbone that is covered with scales or horny plates
respect
verb : to feel admiration for someone or something; to understand that someone or something should be treated with honor or in a careful manner
reward
noun : money offered in exchange for information or the return of lost property; something given to recognize service or an achievement
rhinoceros
noun : a large, heavy hoofed mammal with thick, folded skin and one or two horns on its nose
Rhode Island
noun : a U.S. state in the Northeast and the smallest of the 50 states (capital: Providence)
rhyme
noun : a short poem made up of words that end with the same sound at the end of each line
rhythm
noun : a regular beat, or sound pattern, in music, poetry, or dance
rid
verb : to get free of something
riddle
noun : a puzzle or question to be solved
rink
noun : a smooth area of ice used for skating, hockey, or curling; a smooth floor used for roller skating
ripple
verb : to form small waves
roast
verb : to cook food by exposing it to heat in an oven or over a fire for a long period of time
rob
verb : to steal from a person or a place
robe
noun : a long, loose or flowing garment worn over other clothing
rod
noun : a thin, straight, smooth pole or bar, especially one made of wood or metal
rodeo
noun : an exhibition or competition in which people display skills related to handling cattle and horses
rubber
noun : a strong, elastic material made either from the sap of a tropical plant or artificially
ruin
verb : to destroy or cause damage that cannot be repaired
sack
verb : to destroy a city and steal all its wealth after capturing it from an enemy
saddle
noun : a seat for a rider on a horse or other animal
sample
noun : a limited set used to represent an entire group or population
San Francisco
noun : a city on the coast of California that is located on a peninsula
satin
noun : a smooth fabric that is glossy on one side and dull on the other
satisfy
verb : to meet someone's desires, needs, or expectations
saucer
noun : a small plate designed to go under a cup
scale
noun : an instrument for weighing
scar
noun : a mark left on your skin after injured tissue has healed
scarf
noun : a piece of fabric worn around the head or neck
scold
verb : to harshly criticize someone who has done something wrong
scoop
noun : an exclusive story
scrapbook
noun : a book or album with blank pages for saving pictures, drawings, souvenirs, and other items
scrape
verb : to use a hard object to remove dirt or another substance from a surface; to accidentally rub against something and cause damage to a surface
scream
verb : to utter a loud, piercing cry
screen
noun : the part of a computer or TV where information and pictures are shown; a large blank surface on which images can be projected, such as at a movie theater
scribble
verb : to write or draw something quickly or while in a hurry
scrub
verb : to rub something hard to clean it, often with a brush and water
secret
noun : a thing that is kept hidden from others
section
noun : a part of something
seize
verb : to take control by force
select
verb : to pick from among two or more choices
separate
adjective : set or kept apart
serious
adjective : solemn or important
serve
verb : to hit the ball or shuttlecock toward an opponent as a way of beginning play in tennis, badminton, volleyball, and other games
settle
verb : to make oneself comfortable
several
adjective : more than two, but not a large number of something
shade
noun : darkness created by shelter from the Sun's direct light
shadow
noun : a dark area formed when an object blocks light
shave
verb : to use a razor to cut off body hair
shed
noun : a small structure used for storage
shelter
noun : a structure or other place that gives protection from bad weather or danger
shepherd
noun : a person who raises and cares for sheep
sheriff
noun : the main law-enforcement officer in a county
shiver
verb : to shake because of being cold, scared, or excited
shock
verb : to create strong feelings of surprise or disgust; also, to create sudden physical distress, as with electricity
shoot
verb : to throw or propel in a certain direction
shove
verb : to push roughly on someone or something
shrimp
noun : a small shellfish that has a long body and ten legs
shrink
verb : to become smaller
sidewalk
noun : a paved walkway for pedestrians along the side of a road
sigh
verb : to let out a long breath, which others can hear, to express tiredness, relief, or sadness
silk
noun : a type of fabric made from the threads of a silkworm
sill
noun : a horizontal bar, beam, or stone at the base of a window or doorway
silver
noun : a grayish-white metal often used for jewelry, coins, and eating utensils
simple
adjective : not hard, complicated, or fancy
sin
noun : an act considered to be wrong by divine law or moral standards
single
adjective : only one
sip
verb : to drink slowly by taking small mouthfuls
skeleton
noun : the framework of bones and cartilage that supports and protects the body of a human or other vertebrate
skip
verb : to pass from one point to another, leaving out what lies between
skyscraper
noun : a very tall building
slap
verb : to hit with the flat palm of your hand
sleeve
noun : a tube-shaped part of a piece of clothing that partly or completely covers an arm
slime
noun : a substance that is soft, moist, and slippery
slowpoke
noun : a person who is slow to move or take action
slumber
noun : sleep
smash
verb : to crush or break into pieces, often violently
snap
verb : to make a biting motion or sound
snob
noun : a person who acts as if he or she is better than others
soar
verb : to fly high in the air
soldier
noun : a person who serves in the armed forces of a country
sort
verb : to separate into groups
South Carolina
noun : a U.S. state in the Southeast between North Carolina and Georgia (capital: Columbia)
South Dakota
noun : a U.S. state in the north-central region, just north of Nebraska (capital: Pierre)
sow
verb : to plant seeds
spare
adjective : an extra of something that is not needed right now
spark
noun : a fiery piece of matter
speech
noun : a formal talk given in front of an audience
spoil
verb : to ruin something; to destroy the quality of something; to become unfit to eat
spray
verb : to scatter many drops of a liquid in a certain direction
spy
noun : a person who watches secretly in order to collect information
squawk
verb : to make a harsh, loud scream or other noise; to complain loudly
squeak
exclamation : a high-pitched sound that is brief and sharp
squeal
verb : to make a long, high-pitched noise
stable
adjective : balanced or steady; reliable
stack
noun : a neat pile of objects
statue
noun : a three-dimensional work of art, usually in the shape of a person or other animal
steal
verb : to take another person's property without permission and without meaning to return it
steam
noun : the fine mist that is formed when water is boiled
stew
noun : a dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid in a closed pan
sticker
noun : a label that attaches to a surface because it has adhesive on the back
stiff
adjective : not easily bent, moved, or changed in shape; hard to move without pain
stocking
noun : a close-fitting, knit covering for the foot and lower leg
strap
noun : a strip of flexible fabric or leather used to fasten, carry, lift, or hold on to something
straw
adjective : made from the dried stalks of a cereal plant
strike
verb : to hit with force with one's hand or another object, or accidentally by falling
strip
noun : a long, narrow piece of something
study
verb : to work at learning something
substance
noun : a particular kind of material
suit
noun : a set of clothes, made of the same fabric, that includes a jacket and either slacks or a skirt
sundae
noun : a bowl of ice cream with toppings added
supermarket
noun : a large store that sells food and household items
surface
noun : the outside or top part of a thing; the part of the ocean or land that touches the air above it
swallow
verb : caused or allowed something, such as food or liquid, to pass through the mouth, down the throat, and into the stomach
sweep
verb : to clean a floor or sidewalk by brushing away dirt and litter
swish
verb : to move with a light brushing, hissing, or rushing sound
switch
verb : to change the direction, location, or focus of something; to exchange two things
system
noun : a group of things or ideas that work together
tablespoon
noun : a large spoon that is often used for serving food; a unit of measure in cooking recipes
taco
noun : the Spanish word for a Mexican dish made of a folded tortilla with a filling
tale
noun : a true or fictional story, especially one told in an imaginative way
tan
noun : light brown
tap
verb : to make a hole in something to drain off liquid
teapot
noun : a container for brewing and pouring tea
teaspoon
noun : a small spoon that is often used to stir tea or coffee; a unit of measure in cooking recipes
tender
adjective : soft and easy to chew but not mushy; easily crushed or bruised
Tennessee
noun : a U.S. state in the Southeast, just south of Kentucky (capital: Nashville)
terrible
adjective : extremely bad
terror
noun : intense fear
tether
verb : to fasten or restrain with a rope, chain, or leash
Texas
noun : a U.S. state in the south-central part of the country (capital: Austin)
thermometer
noun : a tool used for measuring temperature
thirst
noun : the feeling of having a dry mouth and throat and wanting to drink liquids
though
conjunction : although; despite the fact that
thread
noun : a thin cord made of a fiber or fibers, such as cotton or silk, especially one used for sewing
thunder
noun : a loud noise that is often heard after lightning
ticket
noun : a piece of paper that one buys to get a certain right, such as the right to a seat in a movie theater or on a train
tickle
verb : to touch someone to try to make him or her laugh; to say something funny to amuse someone
tight
adjective : firmly closed; close-fitting
tights
noun : a thin, tight-fitting piece of women's clothing worn over the lower half of the body
tin
noun : a silvery-white metal
tinfoil
noun : silver metal sheeting as thin as paper that is used to wrap or cover food
ting
verb : to make a clear, sharp ringing sound
toboggan
noun : a long, narrow sled with a flat bottom that is usually curved upward in front
ton
noun : a standard unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds; a large amount of weight
tongue
noun : the muscle inside the mouth used for tasting, licking, swallowing, and in people, talking
tortoise
noun : a turtle that lives on land
touch
noun : the sense that allows some living things to feel objects, temperatures, and more
touchdown
noun : a goal scored in football by one team moving the football into the opposing team's end zone
trade
verb : to exchange one thing for another
traffic
noun : the movement of vehicles on a road or highway
trailer
noun : a vehicle without an engine that is pulled behind another vehicle
tray
noun : a flat container with a small raised rim, used to carry food or other things
tribe
noun : a group of people who share a culture and land
trickle
noun : a thin stream of something
tube
noun : a long, hollow cylinder
tulip
noun : a brightly colored cup-shaped flower that blooms in the spring
tune
noun : a melody
tunnel
noun : an underground passage
twins
noun : two babies born in one birth
twist
verb : to move in a bending, curling, or crooked shape
type
noun : a group of things that have something in common
ukulele
noun : a small Hawaiian four-stringed guitar
underneath
preposition : below
unit
noun : a certain amount used as a standard of measurement; a single thing that is part of a whole
United States
noun : a country in North America with 50 states
unless
conjunction : except if
upward
adverb : toward a higher place
usual
adjective : happening often, commonly, or by habit
Utah
noun : a U.S. state in the western region between Nevada and Colorado (capital: Salt Lake City)
vacant
adjective : empty; not occupied
vacation
noun : time off from school or work
value
noun : the worth of something; the amount for which a thing can be fairly exchanged for another thing
velvet
noun : a type of fabric that has short, soft, fuzzy threads that stand up on one side
verb
noun : a word that shows action or a state of being
Vermont
noun : a U.S. state in the Northeast between New York and New Hampshire (capital: Montpelier)
vest
noun : a close-fitting piece of clothing worn on the upper body that has no collar or sleeves
village
noun : a community of people that is smaller than a town
violin
noun : a stringed instrument with a high range of notes that is played with a horsehair bow
Virginia
noun : a U.S. state in the Southeast, just north of North Carolina (capital: Richmond)
vowel
noun : the letters that represent sounds made by using the voice without stopping the breath with the tongue, teeth, or lips
voyage
noun : a long trip or journey, especially on a ship
waffle
noun : a type of cake cooked in a special appliance that forms a grid pattern on the top and bottom
wail
verb : to express pain or sadness with a long, loud cry
waiter
noun : a man who serves customers at a restaurant
Washington
noun : a U.S. state in the Northwest, just north of Oregon (capital: Olympia)
waste
noun : an instance of using or doing something carelessly or for no reason
watermelon
noun : a large fruit with green skin that is red and watery inside
weary
adjective : tired
weather
noun : the conditions in the atmosphere, such as temperature, clouds, rain, or wind; a description of such conditions in the atmosphere
wed
verb : to marry
weep
verb : to cry, often because of a feeling of deep sorrow
weighs
verb : to have a certain heaviness or weight
West Virginia
noun : a U.S. state classified in the South or Midwest, just south of eastern Ohio (capital: Charleston)
wheat
noun : a type of grain ground into flour to make bread, pasta, and many desserts
wheelbarrow
noun : a one-wheeled cart containing a lever and a wheel and axle
whether
conjunction : if; indicates a choice between two things
whimper
verb : to make low whining sounds as an expression of pain, fear, or other unhappiness
whip
verb : to move, hit, or stir suddenly or quickly
whir
noun : the sound made by something spinning very fast
whistle
noun : a clear, high sound made by forcing air out through mostly closed lips or teeth; a similar sound made by the wind or by a bird or machine
whole
adjective : entire; total
whoop
noun : a loud cry that expresses excitement or joy
whoosh
verb : to move quickly and make a rushing sound
wicked
adjective : very mean or bad
wiggle
verb : to move or cause to move back and forth or in a twisting and turning way
windmill
noun : a machine with rotating blades that uses wind to generate power
wink
verb : to quickly close and open one eye to send a signal
wipe
verb : to rub something with cloth, paper, or a hand in order to clean or dry it
wire
noun : a thin thread or rod made of metal
Wisconsin
noun : a U.S. state in the Upper Midwest, just north of Illinois (capital: Madison)
witch
noun : a woman believed to have magical powers
within
preposition : inside; not farther than
woodpecker
noun : a bird with a strong bill for pecking at tree trunks
worse
adjective : bad to a greater degree than something else
worth
noun : the value of something; an amount of something equal to a specific sum of money
wound
noun : an injury that involves a cut in bodily tissue
wow
exclamation : a word used to express amazement, surprise, or admiration
wrap
verb : wind around or cover something with paper or another flexible material
wreck
noun : a crash of a vehicle or vessel; the remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
wriggle
verb : to twist and turn
Wyoming
noun : a U.S. state in the West, just south of Montana (capital: Cheyenne)
yarn
noun : spun fibers used for knitting, crocheting, weaving, or sewing
yeast
noun : a tiny fungus that causes bread dough to rise
zip
verb : to move quickly; to fasten a zipper
Bethlehem
noun : a small town near Jerusalem, in the West Bank, a Palestinian territory
encyclopedia
noun : a book or set of books containing nonfiction articles that are arranged in alphabetical order
fulcrum
noun : the point around which a lever pivots or turns
kingdom
noun : the main category of classification for life forms
Manila
noun : the capital of the Philippines
meter
noun : the pattern of accented beats that forms a rhythm
ribs
noun : the woody skeleton in a cactus that holds it up
Rockies
noun : a nickname for the Rocky Mountains
stamen
noun : the male part of a flower, where pollen is made