[Marzano Words List:Fourth Grade Marzano 단어 4학년 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↓
auto
axe
bandage
noun : a strip of soft cloth used to cover and protect a wound
banjo
noun : a stringed instrument with a long neck and a round body
bat
noun : a long piece of wood used to hit a baseball
bay
noun : a part of a large body of water that extends into the land
bleat
verb : to make the wavering sound that a sheep, goat, or calf makes
blood
noun : the liquid that is moved by the heart through the body in blood vessels
bold
adjective : standing out; easily noticed
boulder
noun : a large rock
brake
noun : the part of a vehicle or machine that slows it down
bully
noun : a person who harms, scares, or embarrasses a person for fun
calendar
noun : a chart with the days, weeks, and months in a year
cane
noun : a thin stick used for support while walking
cash
noun : Chinese word for ancient coins; common term for paper money
chirp
verb : to make the sound that a bird makes
choke
verb : to stop breathing because the throat is blocked
chow
noun : slang for food
chug
verb : to move while making a dull, explosive sound
clang
exclamation : a loud, metallic sound that may repeat
closet
noun : a small room with no windows used to store things
coffee
noun : a drink made from the ground beans of a kind of plant
cough
verb : to force out air from the lungs with a short, loud noise
crib
noun : a baby's or young child's bed that has high sides
croak
verb : to make the sound that a frog makes
crunch
verb : to make a grinding noise while chewing hard food
crush
verb : to squeeze or press something with enough force to cause serious damage
cuddle
verb : to hold someone close for affection, warmth, or comfort
date
noun : the day of the month; a specific day
dawn
noun : the time of day when the Sun begins to rise
death
noun : the fact of dying; being dead
den
noun : the home of a wild animal
dew
noun : drops of water that form on things at night
dial
verb : to call a telephone number
drill
noun : a tool with a sharp, spinning tip that is used to make holes
elk
noun : a kind of large deer
equal
adjective : the same in number, amount, or quality
exercise
verb : to use the body to be fit and healthy
fail
verb : to be unsuccessful; to lose
fawn
noun : a young deer
fin
noun : a flat, thin part of a fish or marine mammal that is used for swimming
flea
noun : a small insect without wings that drinks blood
flip
verb : to quickly turn over or toss
fluff
verb : to make something look bigger, fuller, or softer
glow
verb : to give off light without a flame
gym
noun : a large room for physical exercise and activities; a gymnasium
haul
verb : to move heavy things
hike
noun : a long walk in nature
hoot
verb : to make the sound that an owl makes
lab
noun : a place where scientists do experiments
lodge
noun : the home of a beaver
marble
noun : a small glass ball used as a toy
math
noun : the study of numbers, shapes, and amounts
melon
noun : a large, round fruit with many seeds inside
midnight
noun : twelve o'clock at night
mop
noun : a long-handled sponge or group of thick strings used for wiping floors
movie
noun : moving pictures with a soundtrack that tell a story
munch
verb : to make noise while chewing on food
oars
noun : poles with flat blades used to steer in water
patient
adjective : able to wait or tolerate being bothered without getting upset
peace
noun : when there is no war, violence, or arguing
peak
noun : the pointed top part of a mountain
pebble
noun : a small, smooth stone
pill
noun : a small, hard dose of medicine that is swallowed
plop
exclamation : a quick, dull sound made when something falls
raw
adjective : not cooked
rise
verb : to move higher
shallow
adjective : not deep
shampoo
noun : soap for washing hair
skinny
adjective : very thin; too thin
slip
verb : to slide by accident
snail
noun : a small animal with no backbone that has a shell in the shape of a spiral
sneak
verb : to move while trying not to be noticed
snore
verb : to make a loud breathing sound while sleeping
solve
verb : to find the answer to
sport
noun : a game or contest that requires skill and usually physical exercise
sprout
verb : to come out of a seed and begin to grow
stage
noun : a platform used for plays and other performances
steep
adjective : having an extreme slope
stink
verb : to give off a strong, bad odor
strum
verb : to play with long strokes across an instrument's strings
subway
noun : an electric, underground railroad
sum
noun : the result of adding two or more numbers together
swan
noun : a large bird with a long neck that lives near water
tank
noun : a large container for keeping fish or some other pets
toot
verb : to make a quick, high sound with a horn or whistle
tricycle
noun : a vehicle with three wheels that children ride
twirl
verb : to spin around
whinny
verb : to make a sound that a horse makes; to neigh
zero
noun : the number 0; nothing
'tis
contraction : a contraction, used in the seventeenth and eighteenth century, that joins the words "it" and "is"
abbreviate
verb : to make something shorter by leaving out letters or sounds
absent
adjective : not present at a place or event, especially when expected to be
accept
verb : to agree to receive something
accordion
noun : a portable musical instrument with keys or buttons and hand-operated bellows
accuse
verb : to blame for or charge with wrongdoing
ace
noun : an expert
acid
noun : a chemical compound that reacts with a base to form a salt, tastes sour, and has a pH value below 7
acorn
noun : the nut of an oak tree
acrobat
noun : a person who performs tumbling or other physical tricks, sometimes on a trapeze or a tightrope
actual
adjective : real; existing in fact
adjective
noun : a word used to describe a noun
admire
verb : to respect, appreciate, or warmly approve of a person or a quality
affair
noun : a special event or series of events
afford
verb : to have enough money or time
aid
verb : to give assistance
airline
noun : a company that offers regular air transportation
aisle
noun : a walkway between seats, sections, or shelves
alfalfa
noun : a plant in the pea family that is commonly made into hay to feed livestock
algae
noun : a simple type of plant that does not have roots, leaves, stems, or flowers
almanac
noun : a publication that contains information about weather, astronomy, tide tables, and more for a calendar year
aloud
adverb : able to be heard; not silently
aluminum
noun : a light silver metal
amaze
verb : to create a feeling of wonder or surprise in someone
ambush
noun : a surprise attack conducted from a hidden position
anchor
verb : to hold firmly in position
Anchorage
noun : the largest city in Alaska, located in the south-central part of the state
ancient
adjective : from a very long time ago
ankle
noun : the joint between the leg and foot
anniversary
noun : the date each year on which an event happened in a past year
annual
adjective : taking place once a year
antelope
noun : any of a group of fast-running, deerlike animals that are related to cattle, bison, sheep, and goats
anthem
noun : a song of national pride
antonym
noun : a word that has the opposite meaning of another word
appetite
noun : the need or desire for food
applaud
verb : to cheer for, often by clapping
appreciate
verb : to be grateful for something; to recognize what is good about something
approximate
adjective : almost exact or correct
apricot
noun : an orange-yellow fruit with a pit that resembles a small peach
aquarium
noun : a tank that holds water animals and plants; also, a building that is like a zoo for marine animals
arch
noun : the curved middle part on the inner side of a foot
Arctic
adjective : having to do with the area around the North Pole, including the Arctic Ocean
ark
noun : a large flat-bottomed boat; the ship from the Bible that was built by Noah to save his family and pairs of animals from a flood
arrest
verb : to slow or stop something from moving forward
artificial
adjective : human-made; not occurring naturally
ash
noun : a medium to large tree in the olive family that has "winged" seeds
aspen
noun : a tree in the poplar family that has leaves that tremble when even a light wind blows
aspirin
noun : a pill commonly used to treat headaches that can also relieve other kinds of pain
assign
verb : to give out as work or as a task
assortment
noun : a group of things of different types
athlete
noun : a person trained in sports, games, or other activities that require strength, speed, and skill
Atlanta
noun : the capital of Georgia, located in the north-central part of the state
atlas
noun : a book of maps
atmosphere
noun : a layer of gases surrounding a planet, star, or moon
atom
noun : the smallest part of an element
attach
verb : to join or fasten
attend
verb : to go to an event or place
attract
verb : to pull toward
audience
noun : a group of people gathered to see and hear a performance or presentation
auditorium
noun : the part of a public building where an audience sits
average
adjective : ordinary; not special
avoid
verb : to keep away from someone or something
awe
noun : mixed feelings of wonder, fear, and respect
awkward
adjective : difficult or uncomfortable, especially as related to body position
axle
noun : a bar around which a wheel or wheels revolves
babble
verb : to speak quickly in a foolish, excited, or nonsensical way
background
noun : the scenery or area behind the main object being focused on
bale
noun : a tightly wrapped bundle
ballad
noun : a simple poem or song that tells a story
ballpoint
noun : a pen that has a small metal ball for a writing point
ballroom
noun : a large hall built for dancing
Baltic
adjective : of or relating to a large sea in northern Europe that lies south of the Scandinavian Peninsula
bamboo
noun : a plant with long woody stems and long leaves
banner
noun : the name of a newspaper or magazine as it appears on the front cover
banquet
noun : a formal dinner party for many people, sometimes followed by speeches
bargain
noun : something bought at a cheap price
barrow
noun : a large mound of earth or stones placed over a grave or graves
barter
verb : to exchange goods or services without using money
base
noun : one of the four places on a baseball diamond that a runner must reach to score a run
basic
adjective : something necessary or fundamental
batch
noun : a group of something or an amount made at one time
baton
noun : a narrow stick used by the conductor of a musical group; a metal tube with large rubber ends that is twirled and thrown
battle
noun : a short, violent fight or a single part of a war
bawl
verb : to cry or shout loudly
beagle
noun : a small hound dog that is good at tracking small animals
bedspread
noun : the top covering of a bed, often decorative
beer
noun : an alcoholic beverage made from a fermented cereal grain flavored with hops, a flowering plant
beet
noun : an edible plant with round reddish-purple roots and large, thick leaves
behold
verb : to look at
beige
noun : a pale yellow-brown color
belch
verb : to make noise while releasing air from the digestive tract through the mouth; to burp
beyond
preposition : past; on the farther side of
bibliography
noun : a descriptive list of source materials used in preparing a written work
bid
noun : the amount of money a person offers to buy something, especially at an auction
biography
noun : a true story about a person's life, written by another person
blacksmith
noun : a person who works with iron
blade
noun : a long, thin piece of grass
blank
noun : an object that is made to be cut into a shape or stamped with a design
blast
verb : to strike; to suddenly force something in a certain direction; to blow up
blaze
noun : a very large fire or one that is burning fiercely; a brilliant display of light or color
bleachers
noun : cheap, tiered bench seats for spectators at a sporting event
blind
adjective : unable to see
blizzard
noun : a severe snowstorm with cold temperatures, heavy snows, and strong winds that lasts a long time
blouse
noun : a piece of women's clothing worn on the upper body
blurt
verb : to say something quickly without thinking
blush
verb : to get pink in the face as a result of embarrassment or shame
bobsled
noun : a long racing sled with steering and brakes
bomb
noun : a container filled with explosive material that explodes
bonus
noun : a payment or gift in addition to usual or expected compensation
bookworm
noun : a person who reads and studies a lot
booth
noun : a small temporary shelter or other enclosure; an enclosed table and benches in a restaurant
border
noun : a strip around the edge of something
Boston
noun : the capital of Massachusetts, located on the eastern edge of the state
bough
noun : a branch of a tree that has leaves or needles on it
bound
verb : to leap
bounty
noun : a great wealth of goods, sometimes offered as a reward
bouquet
noun : an attractive group of cut flowers
brag
verb : to speak in a boastful or overly proud way
Braille
noun : a system of reading and writing for visually impaired people that uses raised dots to represent letters and punctuation
brand
verb : to make a permanent pattern on the skin or fur of an animal to show ownership
breast
noun : a mammary gland; the chest; a piece of meat from the chest of a bird
brew
verb : to make tea, coffee, or beer
bride
noun : a woman who is getting married or who has recently married
brief
verb : to give details to; to inform
brilliant
adjective : very bright or striking; radiant
brim
noun : the edge that extends outward around the bottom of a hat
brisk
adjective : fresh, in a stimulating way; fast
broad
adjective : wide
bronze
noun : a shiny yellowish-brown color; a metal that is a combination of copper and tin
brow
noun : a person's forehead or eyebrow
bruise
noun : an injury that appears as a dark purple area on the skin
budget
noun : a plan for how to spend money for a set period of time
buffet
noun : a French word for a meal where guests serve themselves instead of being served
bull
noun : an adult male mammal of a large species in which the female is called a cow, especially cattle
bulldog
noun : a muscular, heavy-boned dog originally bred to control wild bulls and pigs
bullet
noun : a small missile that is meant to be fired from a gun or other small firearm
bulletin
noun : a short news piece; a newsletter
buoy
noun : a floating object anchored in a body of water, such as the ocean
burrow
noun : a hole dug in the ground by an animal for use as a home
bushel
noun : a standard measure of capacity equal to eight gallons
butler
noun : the main male servant in a household
butte
noun : a hill with a flat top and steep sides
buttercup
noun : a plant that has bright yellow or white cup-shaped flowers
cabbage
noun : a vegetable that grows as a compact head of thick leaves
cable
noun : a message sent by electricity through insulated wires
caboose
noun : a car on a freight train used by the crew and usually attached to the back of the train
calorie
noun : a unit that measures the amount of energy in food
Canada
noun : the northernmost country in North America
canary
noun : a small yellow bird that sings sweetly
cancel
verb : to call off a planned event; to do away with
capable
adjective : having the qualities, skills, or abilities to do something
capacity
noun : the greatest amount or number that something can hold or contain
capitol
noun : the building or group of buildings where a legislature meets
capture
verb : to catch or take control of by force
caramel
noun : a sweet, semi-soft candy; a yellowish-tan color
carbohydrates
noun : food substances, such as sugars and starches, which provide an organism with energy
career
noun : a job or profession that a person has over a long period of time, usually with opportunities for advancement or greater success
carnation
noun : a popular greenhouse and garden plant with double flowers on each stem; usually red, white, or pink in color
carnival
noun : a festival
carriage
noun : a wheeled vehicle pulled by horses that carries people
carton
noun : a box, especially a lightweight one in which food is packaged
cartwheel
noun : a handspring done to the side with straight arms and legs
cassette
noun : a plastic case with audiotape inside used to record music
catsup
noun : a thick red sauce made with tomatoes, onions, salt, sugar, and spices
cauliflower
noun : a vegetable that grows as a dense head that is usually white
cavern
noun : a large cave or a room in a cave
cedar
noun : a tall, cone-bearing evergreen tree with horizontal branches and dense clusters of needle-like leaves
cello
noun : a large instrument in the violin family that a seated player holds upright between the legs while playing
Celsius
adjective : a system for measuring temperature in which water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°
cement
noun : a powder of limestone and clay with which water and gravel can be mixed to make concrete
Centigrade
adjective : a system for measuring temperature in which water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°
centipede
noun : a predatory arthropod that has a long, segmented body, many pairs of legs, and venomous claws
century
noun : a period of one hundred years
challenge
verb : to dare someone to compete
champion
noun : a person who wins over all others
channel
noun : the group of radio or television waves a station is allowed to use to send out its programs
chant
verb : to sing or say a phrase in a repeated, rhythmic way
chap
noun : an informal term for a man
chapel
noun : a small place of worship
chapter
noun : a main section of a book
charcoal
noun : a blackish material made of carbon that is left over when water and other substances are removed from organic material; a black artist's crayon made of a porous form of carbon
chariot
noun : a horse-drawn carriage with two wheels that was used in ancient times, usually for racing and fighting battles
charm
noun : a quality that makes someone or something very likable
cheap
adjective : having a low price
chemical
noun : a substance produced by or used in a reaction involving atomic or molecular changes
chestnut
noun : a tree that has simple toothed leaves and large, sweet nuts that can be eaten
chill
noun : an uncomfortable, cool temperature
China
noun : a large country in Asia with a civilization dating back 5,000 years
chip
verb : to break away a small piece or shape something by cutting away small pieces
choir
noun : a group of singers who perform together
chord
noun : three or more musical notes played or sung at the same time
chorus
noun : lines in a song that are sung at least twice, usually repeated after each verse; anything sung or spoken at the same time
chubby
adjective : having too much body fat; plump and round
chuck
verb : to throw away
cigar
noun : a roll of tobacco leaves used for smoking
cinder
noun : a small piece of partially-burned wood or coal
cirrus
noun : a thin, wispy kind of cloud made of ice crystals
clank
noun : the sound of metal hitting something solid
clarinet
noun : a woodwind instrument that has a straight tube, holes covered with keys, and a mouthpiece with a single reed
clasp
noun : a small hook that holds parts of something together
clatter
noun : a rattling noise
click
verb : to make a short, sharp sound
climate
noun : the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
cling
verb : to hold on tightly to someone or something
clink
verb : to make a light, sharp ringing sound
clump
noun : a group or lump of things that are close together
cluster
verb : to form a close group
clutch
verb : to hold tightly
coal
noun : a dark-colored rock made mostly of prehistoric plant remains that is burned as a fuel
coarse
adjective : rough; having a bumpy surface
cobra
noun : a very venomous snake that expands the skin of its neck into a hood when excited or disturbed
cod
noun : a bottom-dwelling fish that usually lives in colder parts of the North Atlantic Ocean
coffin
noun : a long, narrow box in which a dead person is buried
coil
noun : a loop or series of loops in a length of something, such as rope or wire
coliseum
noun : a large stadium or other building, often used for sporting events or concerts
collie
noun : a breed of sheepdog with a long, pointed nose and long, thick hair
colony
noun : a group of animals that live together; a place where a group of ants or certain other social insects live
comic
adjective : causing or meant to cause amusement or laughter
comment
noun : a statement that expresses an opinion or reaction
committee
noun : a group of people who consider or decide on a course of action
compass
noun : a tool with a magnetic needle that always points north, used for showing direction
compound
verb : to make something, such as an error or problem, worse
concentrate
verb : to pay close attention to something
concert
noun : a show during which one or more musicians perform music
condition
noun : a state of being; the state in which someone or something exists
congruent
adjective : exactly alike in size and shape
conjunction
noun : a word used to join other words or groups of words
consider
verb : to carefully look at or think about something, usually before making a decision; to have an opinion about someone or something
consist
verb : to be made up of
constellation
noun : a group of stars that form a shape and are named
constitute
verb : to be part of a whole; to be the equivalent of something
construct
verb : to make or build something
contagious
adjective : able to spread through contact with people or other living things
contain
verb : to hold; to have or include
continent
noun : one of the main divisions of land on Earth, including Africa, South America, Asia, Europe, North America, Australia, and Antarctica
contrary
adjective : opposite in nature, meaning, character, or purpose
control
noun : the power to influence or restrict a situation or someone's behavior
convenient
adjective : well suited to a person's needs, plans, or comfort; causing little or no trouble
convince
verb : to talk someone into doing something; to cause someone to believe the truth of something
cooperate
verb : to work together to get something done; to do what is asked
cord
noun : a measure of wood equal to 128 cubic feet
core
noun : the central, innermost, or most important part of something
cork
noun : a lightweight, buoyant material that comes from the bark of a certain type of oak tree
cot
noun : a narrow bed that can be folded up when not in use
cottage
noun : a small, simple house, often near a beach or lake
cottonwood
noun : a type of poplar tree that has seeds thickly covered with cottony hairs
cougar
noun : a large wild cat that is yellow-gray in color and lives in North, Central, and South America
council
noun : a group of people chosen to be in charge of something
counter
noun : a long board, cabinet top, or other flat working surface, such as one in a kitchen or store
couple
noun : a group or set of two; an undefined small number of something
coupon
noun : a piece of paper that a buyer gives to a seller for a discount, refund, or gift
courteous
adjective : polite, considerate, or respectful
courtyard
noun : an outside area that is surrounded by the walls of a building
cousin
noun : a child of someone's aunt or uncle
coward
noun : a person lacking courage to do or tolerate difficult or frightening things
cradle
noun : a frame that supports weight; a bed or crib for an infant
crate
noun : a square or rectangular container
creak
verb : to make a harsh, rasping or squeaking sound
crew
noun : a group of people who work together, especially those who operate a vehicle or machine
crime
noun : an act that is against the law
crook
noun : a criminal or otherwise dishonest person
crossword
noun : a puzzle made of a grid of numbered squares in which words are filled in based on clues with corresponding numbers
crouch
verb : to squat down with the knees bent and the upper body leaning forward and down
crowbar
noun : a curved metal bar with a flat end, used for prying things open or apart
crumb
noun : a tiny fragment of bread, cake, or a cracker
crystal
noun : a mineral that forms in regular, tight patterns
culture
noun : the ideas and customs of a certain group of people
cupboard
noun : a storage closet, usually with shelves
cure
noun : a treatment or substance that eliminates a disease
current
noun : the flow of electrical energy
custom
noun : a traditional way of doing something in a culture
cycle
noun : a regular series of events that keep repeating
cylinder
noun : a hollow or solid object that is shaped like a soup can or a tree trunk, having flat ends that are parallel circles of the same size
cymbals
noun : brass plates banged together to make music
dab
verb : to lightly press against something with absorbent material to dry or clean it
dam
noun : a barrier that stops the flow of water
damage
verb : to harm a person or an object
dart
verb : to move or run quickly or suddenly
daze
noun : a state of stunned distress or confusion
deadline
noun : the time by which a task must be done
decimal
noun : a fraction written by placing numbers to the right of a period, such as writing 1/2 as 0.5
decrease
verb : to become or make smaller, less, or fewer in amount
defend
verb : to resist an attack
define
verb : to give the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol; to tell or describe what something is
definite
adjective : clearly decided, stated, or defined
degree
noun : a unit of measure for temperature
denomination
noun : the face value of a type of currency
dense
adjective : closely packed together
deny
verb : to declare a statement untrue; to refuse to accept something
depend
verb : to rely on
deposit
verb : to place or put into
depot
noun : a bus or railroad station or repair location; a storehouse
deputy
noun : the main assistant to a person in charge of an organization
deserve
verb : to have a right to something; to do something worthy of a good or bad consequence
detergent
noun : a household cleaning product
detour
noun : a roundabout route that usually replaces a more direct route
Detroit
noun : the largest city in Michigan, located in the southeastern part of the state
diagram
noun : a drawing that helps to explain something
diary
noun : a daily record of a person's experiences and thoughts
dice
noun : small cubes with different numbers of dots on each side, from one to six, used in games of chance
diet
noun : the type of food that humans and other animals regularly eat
dine
verb : to eat dinner
dip
verb : to quickly put something in a liquid; to sink downward
disappoint
verb : to cause someone to feel sad because an expected thing did not happen
disaster
noun : a sudden event that causes great damage, harm, or loss; an event with a terrible result
discipline
noun : a branch of knowledge; an activity that requires practice
discourage
verb : to try and keep someone from doing something; to cause someone to lose courage, confidence, or enthusiasm about something
disguise
verb : to pretend to be something different by changing one's appearance
displace
verb : to move or relocate
dissolve
verb : to completely mix into a liquid to form a solution
ditch
noun : a low, narrow area on the side of a road or field
divide
verb : in math, to determine a number by the process of division
dizzy
adjective : feeling as though one is spinning and losing one's balance
dodo
noun : an extinct flightless bird that once lived on an island in the Indian Ocean
dome
noun : a rounded, curved roof on a building; another object having a similar shape
doodle
verb : to draw without any purpose or plan while thinking about something else
doubt
verb : to be uncertain about something
dove
noun : a small pigeon
downpour
noun : a heavy rainfall
doze
verb : to nod off or take a nap
drab
adjective : without brightness or liveliness
drama
noun : a story that is written to be performed by actors
drape
verb : to arrange something, often clothing or fabric, loosely on or around a person or thing
drawbridge
noun : a bridge, especially one over a moat or waterway, that can be raised or lowered
dribble
verb : to quickly move the ball forward in basketball, soccer, or field hockey using repeated bounces or taps with the hands, feet, or a stick
drizzle
verb : to rain lightly; to trickle a thin stream of liquid over something
drought
noun : a long dry spell with little or no rainfall; a water shortage caused by low rainfall
duel
noun : a one-on-one fight, often over a matter of honor
duke
noun : a man who holds a high hereditary title, especially in the United Kingdom
dunce
noun : a disrespectful word for a person who has difficulty learning things
dune
noun : a hill of sand formed by wind
dungeon
noun : an underground prison cell, especially one in a castle
earthquake
noun : the shaking of Earth's crust caused by underground vibrations
ease
verb : to move carefully and slowly
educate
verb : to teach
effect
noun : a change that happens as the direct result of an action; a consequence
effort
noun : hard work or a good try
electron
noun : a particle in an atom that orbits the nucleus and has a negative electrical charge
elegant
adjective : dignified; graceful; beautiful and useful in a restrained, simple way
element
noun : a part of something, especially an important part
elsewhere
adverb : in, at, or to a different place
embarrass
verb : to cause to feel awkward, uneasy, or self-conscious
emergency
noun : a sudden and very serious situation that requires immediate action
empire
noun : a collection of nations or people ruled by one person or government
England
noun : a European country in the southern half of the island of Great Britain and a division of the United Kingdom
enlarge
verb : to make larger in size or amount
enormous
adjective : very large
enthusiasm
noun : excitement or devotion
entire
adjective : with all the parts; whole
envelope
noun : a flat paper container that holds a letter and can be sealed
equilateral
adjective : having all sides equal
error
noun : a mistake
erupt
verb : to forcefully eject something that has been pent up, as from a volcano; to come out in a sudden explosion
essay
noun : a short piece of writing that contains the writer's ideas, feelings, and opinions on a particular subject
establish
verb : to set up or start something, such as a system, organization, or government
estimate
verb : to roughly calculate
evaporate
verb : to change from a liquid to a gas
evidence
noun : something that supports a theory or claim
example
noun : a person or thing that is meant to represent a group
excellent
adjective : very good; outstanding
except
conjunction : with the exclusion of; other than; but
exchange
noun : the act of giving something and receiving something in return; a trade
exhaust
noun : the waste gases given off as part of a process
exhibit
verb : to show something openly or to the public; to display
exhibit
noun : a public display of one or more objects, such as at a museum
exist
verb : to be; to live
expect
verb : to consider an event likely to happen
expensive
adjective : costly; having a high price
experience
noun : anything that has happened to a person
expert
noun : a person who has a lot of knowledge about a subject
express
verb : to communicate a thought or feeling using words, music, or another form of communication
extend
verb : to make longer, wider, larger, or later; to spread or reach out
eyebrow
noun : a line of hairs on the ridge above one eye
eyelash
noun : one of a row of hairs growing on the edge of the eyelid
factor
noun : a number that is multiplied by another number to give a product
fade
verb : to grow weaker
Fahrenheit
adjective : a system for measuring temperature in which water freezes at 32° and boils at 212°
faith
noun : complete trust in something; a strong religious belief
fame
noun : the state of being well known or talked about a lot
fashion
verb : to make into a specific form; to use materials in the production of something
fasten
verb : to attach or secure
favor
noun : a special act of kindness; an attitude of approval
fee
noun : a set charge for something
ferry
noun : a ship or boat that takes passengers, cargo, and sometimes cars a short distance across water
festival
noun : a celebration or an organized series of cultural events
fetch
verb : to bring or get
file
verb : to store information where it can be found again
film
verb : to capture moving images, or a movie, on film
finch
noun : a colorful, seed-eating songbird that usually has a thick beak
flannel
noun : a soft, warm fabric usually made of cotton or wool
flare
verb : to burn or glow briefly and with sudden intensity; to become bigger or more intense
flask
noun : a container with a narrow neck and a cap or stopper, that is designed to hold a liquid
flavor
noun : the taste of a food or drink
flesh
noun : the soft tissue in the body of an animal, as well as a fruit or vegetable
fling
verb : to throw forcefully
flippers
noun : wide, flat limbs on some sea animals such as whales, seals, and sea turtles
flood
noun : water that covers land that is normally dry, sometimes caused by too much rain
fluid
noun : a liquid, such as water; a substance that is able to flow freely
foam
noun : a white mass of small bubbles that form on the surface of some liquids; lightweight rubber or plastic made from turning foam into a solid
folk
adjective : a kind of traditional music passed down from one generation to the next
forbid
verb : to refuse to allow something to happen
ford
noun : a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by walking
forearm
noun : the part of an arm between the elbow and wrist
forehead
noun : the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
foreign
adjective : of or from a different country or language
foreword
noun : a short introduction to a book written by someone other than the author
fort
noun : a strong building or group of buildings that protects soldiers; a permanent military base
fortune
noun : chance or luck; a large amount of money; a prediction about the future printed on paper inside a cookie
foul
verb : in sports, to make an unfair or illegal play
fraction
noun : a number that names a part of a whole
freckle
noun : a light brownish spot on the skin
freeway
noun : a divided highway with controlled access that is designed for high-speed driving
freshman
noun : a first-year student in high school, college, or a university
friction
noun : the force that builds up when two objects rub against each other
frustrate
verb : to upset or annoy someone; to prevent a plan from moving forward
fumble
verb : to do something in a clumsy manner
fungus
noun : a living thing that grows on organic material and produces spores
furnace
noun : a large appliance in which fuel is burned, which can heat buildings, burn trash, or melt raw materials
furnish
verb : to provide; to put furniture and other needed items in a building
furniture
noun : moveable items placed in a room to make the room more useable, such as tables, chairs, desks, and beds
further
adverb : at a greater distance from something; to a greater degree or extent
future
noun : the period of time after right now
gallop
verb : to move forward in a fast, rhythmic way
gander
noun : a male goose
gang
noun : a group of people who get together to do illegal things
gangplank
noun : a walkway that is moved into place to allow passengers to walk onto or off a docked ship
gap
noun : a hole, opening, break, or unfilled space in or between two things
garter
noun : a band of material that is worn around the leg to hold up a stocking or sock
gauze
noun : a thin, loosely woven cloth that is used for bandages
noun : the equipment needed for an activity
general
adjective : affecting most people, places, or things; not specific
generous
adjective : willing or eager to give more of something than expected, such as time or money; large or plentiful
genie
noun : a supernatural being in Arabian folklore that is able to grant wishes
geography
noun : the natural features of Earth's surface; the study of those features
geranium
noun : a popular indoor or outdoor plant with pink, blue, purple, or white flowers, long seeds, and leaves with several sections
Germany
noun : a country in central Europe that borders the Baltic Sea in the north
gigantic
adjective : very, very big
glacier
noun : a large body of accumulated ice and compacted snow that is found year round and that slowly moves downhill
glance
verb : to look quickly at something
glimpse
noun : a quick look at something
glitter
noun : tiny bits of sparkling material used to decorate something; bright light that sparkles
gloom
noun : darkness or a dark mood
glossary
noun : an alphabetical list of specific terms and their definitions that is usually found at the end of a book
goal
noun : something that one is trying to do or accomplish
goblin
noun : a small, ugly, mischievous supernatural creature
goggles
noun : tight-fitting eyeglasses worn to protect the eyes
goldenrod
noun : a yellow flowering plant in the daisy family
gong
noun : a metal disk that makes a deep, clear, ringing sound when struck
gossip
verb : to spread information that may or may not be true about a person who is not present
grace
noun : elegance
gradual
adjective : happening slowly or in stages
graduate
verb : to successfully complete training, an academic degree, or a course of study at a school
gram
noun : a metric unit of mass or weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
grammar
noun : the system of rules by which words are formed and arranged in sentences
grasshopper
noun : a land-dwelling insect with long hind legs that are used for leaping and chirping
grate
verb : to break into tiny particles by rubbing against a rough or sharp surface such as a kitchen grater
grateful
adjective : feeling or showing appreciation for thoughtfulness
graze
verb : to eat grasses or other plants in a field
grease
noun : an oily or fatty substance
Great Britain
noun : an island to the northwest of mainland Europe on which the countries of England, Scotland, and Wales are located
greenhouse
noun : a structure, often made from glass or plastic, that is used to grow plants that need heat, light, and protection from harsh weather
Greenland
noun : a very large island located northeast of North America, mostly inside the Arctic Circle
greyhound
noun : a tall, slender, muscular breed of dog that can run very fast for a short period of time
griddle
noun : a heavy, flat plate made of iron that is heated and used to cook food
grill
noun : a metal grate that is used to cook food over hot coals or an open fire
grind
verb : to crush something into powder or little pieces
grip
verb : to grasp tightly
groan
noun : a low, wordless sound that expresses pain, unhappiness, or disapproval
groom
noun : a man who is getting married or who has recently married
grouch
noun : a person who complains frequently
grunt
verb : to make a deep sound similar to the snort of a pig
guide
verb : to show the way
gulf
noun : a part of an ocean or sea that is partly surrounded by land
gully
noun : a small valley or trench created by the action of water wearing away land
guppy
noun : a small freshwater fish often kept in aquariums
gurgle
verb : to make the hollow bubbling sound that water makes when it travels in an irregular current
gut
noun : the stomach or belly
guy
noun : an informal word for a man
Gypsy
noun : a member of a group of people who migrated from India to Europe long ago and live a wandering life
hail
noun : rain that falls from a cloud, then is blown upward and freezes, before falling as ice
halo
noun : a circle of light often drawn or painted around or above the head of a holy person; a circle of light around something, such as an object in space
hammock
noun : a hanging bed made of rope or fabric
handball
noun : a game played in a walled court that involves hitting a ball with the hand
handcuffs
noun : a pair of metal rings locked around a prisoner's wrists
harmonica
noun : a small rectangular musical instrument played by blowing and sucking along one edge
harpoon
noun : a barbed spear used to hunt whales and large fish
Harrisburg
noun : the capital of Pennsylvania, located in the southeastern part of the state
harrow
noun : a large piece of farm equipment that has spikes, teeth, or disks and is used for breaking up and smoothing the soil
harsh
adjective : rough in an unpleasant way
Hartford
noun : the capital of Connecticut, located in the north-central part of the state
hatchet
noun : a tool with a short handle and a sharp blade that is used to cut wood
hazard
noun : a possible danger
hazel
noun : a type of shrub or small tree that bears edible nuts
headdress
noun : a piece of clothing worn on the head, often for a festival or other special occasion
headquarters
noun : the main office of an organization
heal
verb : to make or become well or healthy again
health
noun : the state of physical and mental well-being
heave
verb : to lift; to rise and fall in a rhythm
heaven
noun : a place where some people believe one's soul goes after death
hedge
noun : a boundary formed by a solid row of bushes
hemisphere
noun : half of the Earth, divided north and south by the equator or east and west through the poles
hesitate
verb : to pause before doing something, especially because of uncertainty
hiccup
verb : to experience an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm that causes the throat to close briefly
hind
adjective : located at the back
hinge
noun : a movable joint that allows a door, gate, or lid to swing open and closed
history
noun : the study of past events
hitch
verb : to attach, fasten, or connect with a hook or knot
hobby
noun : an activity done for fun and relaxation
hobo
noun : a migratory or homeless person who likely has no money
hockey
noun : a game played on ice or a field between two teams using long wooden sticks to hit a puck or ball into the opponent's goal
hoe
noun : a long-handled tool with a thin, flat blade that is often used to loosen the soil around plants
holiday
noun : a special day of celebration or remembering; a special day when most people do not have to go to work or school
holler
verb : to shout
holly
noun : a plant with shiny green leaves and red berries often used for winter decorations
holy
adjective : related to a god or to a religious or spiritual object or activity
homespun
adjective : humble; from a simple rural background
homonym
noun : a word that is spelled or pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning
horizontal
adjective : parallel to the horizon; level or flat
horror
noun : intense fear, shock, disgust, or other distress
household
noun : a group of people who live together and share economic resources
however
adverb : by contrast; no matter how
hubbub
noun : a busy, noisy situation, especially one lacking any order
huckleberry
noun : a small, round, blue-black berry that is similar to a blueberry
huddle
verb : to crowd together
humid
adjective : having a lot of moisture in the air
hunch
noun : a feeling or good guess about something
hush
verb : to make someone stop talking or be quiet
hutch
noun : a piece of furniture usually made up of a set of shelves on top of a large cabinet with drawers or doors
hymn
noun : a song of praise or thanksgiving to God or another deity
hyphen
noun : a mark that is a short line (-) used between the parts of some compound words and after a part of a word that breaks at the end of a line
icebox
noun : an appliance for keeping food cold that was in use before refrigerators were invented
ideal
adjective : perfect; couldn't be better
idle
adjective : not active or busy
igloo
noun : a dome-shaped house built from blocks of snow
ignite
verb : to set on fire
image
noun : a picture, such as on a page, in a movie, or in a person's mind
imitate
verb : to copy the way someone looks, acts, or sounds
immediate
adjective : happening right away without delay
improve
verb : to do something better than before
increase
verb : to become or make larger, greater, or more numerous
indent
noun : the space between the margin and the beginning of a line or row of text, often used to indicate the beginning of a new paragraph
individual
noun : a particular person or thing, distinct from a group
industry
noun : the making, selling, and transporting of goods or services
influence
noun : the ability to affect people or things
inner
adjective : located on or nearer to the inside or middle of something
innocent
adjective : not guilty or harmful; pure
insist
verb : to demand with force
intelligent
adjective : smart or clever
interrupt
verb : to break into an action or conversation that is in progress
intestines
noun : the part of the digestive system that absorbs food and water, and eliminates solid waste
introduce
verb : to make known; to tell someone your name
invisible
adjective : unable to be seen
inward
adjective : on or toward the inside
irrigate
verb : to supply land with water, especially to help crops grow
itch
noun : an irritating feeling on the skin that makes a person want to scratch it
jabber
verb : to talk quickly without making much sense
jack
noun : a device used to lift all or part of a heavy object
jackknife
noun : a knife with a blade that folds; a dive in which the body bends at the waist and then straightens
Jacksonville
noun : the largest city in Florida, located in the northeastern part of the state
janitor
noun : a person whose job is to take care of a building, including repairs and cleaning
Japan
noun : an island nation east of China in the Pacific Ocean
jaw
noun : either one of the two bones in the mouth that hold the teeth in place
jellyfish
noun : a marine animal that has a soft, dome-shaped body and long, stinging tentacles for hunting and protection
jersey
noun : a shirt made of knitted material
Jerusalem
noun : an ancient city now located in the country of Israel; considered holy by Jews, Christians, and Muslims
jewel
noun : a stone with a high value or price that is used as decoration
jewelry
noun : ornaments worn on the body that are often made from precious metals and gemstones
jig
noun : a lively folk dance that includes leaping and kicking movements; a type of lively music from Ireland or Scotland
journal
noun : a diary, or blank book, in which a person writes events, thoughts, or feelings
jug
noun : a container for liquids, usually having a small opening and a handle
juggle
verb : to keep tossing and catching several objects so at least one is always in the air
junction
noun : a place where two roads or other things come together
junior
adjective : related to a younger person
junk
noun : worthless things
Jupiter
noun : the largest planet in our solar system and the fifth from the Sun; a gas giant
kernel
noun : the softer inner part of a seed or nut
kettle
noun : a metal pot with a handle that is used to heat liquids or cook food
keyboard
noun : a group of keys laid out in one or more rows that operates a computer, typewriter, or a musical instrument
kidney
noun : an organ that maintains proper water balance and filters waste from blood
knit
verb : to make fabric by interlocking yarn using large needles
knuckle
noun : a joint of a finger or toe that looks knobby when the joint is bent
labor
noun : difficult physical work or the workers who do the work
laboratory
noun : a room where experiments are done
lack
noun : an absence of something
ladle
noun : a kitchen tool with a deep spoon that is used to serve liquids
lame
adjective : unable to walk, often due to a leg or foot injury
lantern
noun : a lamp, often with a handle, that has a see-through case around the light
lariat
noun : a rope that may be used to catch an animal or tie it to keep it from escaping
lark
noun : a small singing bird, usually brownish, that lives on the ground
lash
verb : to strike against something forcefully; to tie securely with a rope or cord
lass
noun : a girl or young woman
latch
verb : to close a door, gate, or window with a mechanical fastener
launch
noun : the act of starting or introducing something, such as a company, website, or product; the takeoff of a spaceship
lava
noun : melted, liquid rock that reaches Earth's surface
lavender
noun : a color made from mixing purple and white; pale purple
layer
noun : a single thickness or coat of something
lease
noun : a contract by which something, such as a building, is used by someone for a period of time in exchange for regular payments
ledge
noun : a narrow projection or shelf
legend
noun : a list telling the meaning of symbols on a map
lens
noun : the part of a camera that gathers and focuses light
lever
noun : a control arm that can be used to operate a machine
liar
noun : a person who says untrue things on purpose to trick people
liberty
noun : the right to believe and act independently of other people
licorice
noun : a sweet, chewy substance made from the root of a plant; used to make candy and in medicine
lily
noun : a plant that grows from a bulb and has large, fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers
lime
noun : a small, green, oval fruit
limp
verb : to walk in an uneven manner, often because of a leg or foot injury
lipstick
noun : a colored cosmetic product applied to the lips
litter
noun : trash that is left on the ground rather than being disposed of properly
liver
noun : the large excretory organ that filters blood and helps with digestion
llama
noun : a long-haired South American mammal that is a relative of an alpaca
loan
noun : something that is lent, or borrowed, for a certain amount of time
lobby
noun : a room near the entrance of a building that leads to other rooms
locate
verb : to find something
locket
noun : a small ornamental case worn around the neck on a chain
London
noun : the capital of the United Kingdom, located in the southeastern part of the country
loom
verb : to appear as a shadowy form; to stand over someone menacingly
lope
verb : to run at an easy, regular pace with a long stride
lord
noun : a person who had power and authority during the Middle Ages
loss
noun : the amount of money lost when costs are more than earnings
lotion
noun : a thick, smooth cosmetic preparation put on the skin
luggage
noun : suitcases or other bags used by travelers to carry their possessions
lumber
verb : to move heavily, in a clumsy fashion
lunar
adjective : having to do with the Moon
lurch
verb : to move suddenly in an unsteady manner
macaroni
noun : a kind of pasta shaped like short, narrow tubes
magma
noun : melted, liquid rock beneath Earth's surface
magnificent
adjective : beautiful and impressive
magnify
verb : to cause something to appear larger than it is
maintain
verb : to cause or help a situation continue; to keep something in good condition
manage
verb : to be able to do something difficult
manufacture
verb : to make finished goods, especially using industry
marigold
noun : a flower in the daisy family with leaves that have a pungent odor
marmalade
noun : a jamlike preserve made from oranges and sometimes other citrus fruits
Mars
noun : a small reddish planet that is fourth from the Sun; a terrestrial planet
mascot
noun : a person, animal, or thing that is a symbol of an event or organization
mash
verb : to smash or crush into a soft mass
master
noun : a person with great skill or influence in a particular trade or craft who is qualified to teach others
mattress
noun : the parts of a bed that ones body rests on
maypole
noun : a tall, decorated pole around which people traditionally dance on May Day (May 1)
meanwhile
adverb : during the period of time between events; at the same time
mechanic
noun : a person who fixes machines, especially cars, planes, and other moving vehicles
medium
adjective : halfway between two extremes
melody
noun : a series of musical notes that forms the main tune of a piece of music
memorial
noun : something that represents the memory of a person, place, thing, or event
memory
noun : the power to remember; a thing that is remembered; the part of a computer that stores information
Memphis
noun : a large city in southwestern Tennessee
mental
adjective : of or related to the mind
menu
noun : a list of options and commands displayed on a computer screen
Mercury
noun : the smallest planet in our solar system and the closest one to the Sun; a terrestrial planet
mermaid
noun : a mythical creature with the head and trunk of a woman and the tail of a fish
mesa
noun : a flat, elevated area of land with steep sides; from the Spanish word for table
meteor
noun : a meteoroid that burns up after entering Earth’s atmosphere, causing a bright streak of light in the sky
metric
adjective : a system that measures things in groups of ten
Mexico
noun : a country located south of the United States and north of Guatemala and Belize
Milwaukee
noun : a large city in southeastern Wisconsin
minnow
noun : any small fish, especially one in the carp family or one used as bait
minor
adjective : unimportant; not serious
mister
noun : a title used before a man's name
mitt
noun : a large leather glove used in baseball
moccasins
noun : soft leather shoes or slippers originally worn by Native Americans
mock
verb : to make fun of by imitating
model
noun : a usually smaller version of an object made to look like the real thing
moderate
adjective : average in amount, quality, or intensity
moist
adjective : slightly wet; damp
mollusk
noun : a member of a group of invertebrates that have a soft, unsegmented body, and usually one or two shells; includes snails and octopuses
monitor
verb : to observe the progress of something
mood
noun : a state or frame of mind
Moscow
noun : the capital of Russia
motion
verb : to use a hand or head movement to direct someone to do something
mount
verb : to climb up or onto
Mount McKinley
noun : the highest peak in North America, located in Alaska
muff
noun : a short, thick, open-ended tube of cloth or fur used to cover and warm the hands
muffin
noun : a small bread or cake that is baked in a cup-shaped container, often eaten for breakfast
muffler
noun : a device attached to an engine that lessens the noise it makes
mug
noun : a large cup with a handle
muggy
adjective : warm and humid in an unpleasant way
multiply
verb : to find the product of two numbers by the process of multiplication
mumble
verb : to speak in a low manner so that words are hard to hear
muscle
noun : a type of body tissue that contracts and relaxes to allow movement
mustache
noun : hair that grows between the nose and upper lip
mustard
noun : a pungent yellow or brown paste often eaten with meat
mutt
noun : a dog that is bred from parents that are different types, or breeds
myth
noun : an ancient story that explains the origins of the world or how the world and the creatures in it came into being
nab
verb : to catch, grab, or seize
naked
adjective : without clothing (person); without a body covering (animal); without leaves (plant)
nasty
adjective : unpleasant or unkind
native
adjective : belonging to a country or location by birth
naughty
adjective : disobedient or mischievous
navy
noun : a country's military force that fights at sea
necessary
adjective : needed; required
Neptune
noun : a large blue planet that is eighth from the Sun; a gas giant
Netherlands
noun : a country in northwestern Europe on the North Sea
New Orleans
noun : a large city in southeastern Louisiana
nibble
verb : to eat in small bites or in small amounts; to bite gently
nightmare
noun : a scary dream
nook
noun : a small corner or part of a room that is used for a specific purpose
nor
conjunction : not either
notch
noun : an indentation or cutout that is often V-shaped
novel
noun : a long piece of writing that is made up
nozzle
noun : a part at the end of a hose, pipe, or tube that is used to direct and control a stream of liquid or gas
nucleus
noun : the center of a comet, made of small particles of ice and frozen gas that can turn to vapor and form a tail as the comet nears a star
numb
adjective : without feeling
nun
noun : a female member of a religious community who vows to remain poor and unmarried, and devotes her life to active service or prayer
nuzzle
verb : to rub with the nose; to lean on in a snuggling manner
oats
noun : a type of grass grown as a cereal crop to feed humans and other animals
oblong
adjective : having a long shape
oboe
noun : a woodwind instrument with a slim, tubular body and a double-reed mouthpiece
occupation
noun : a job or profession
occur
verb : to happen or appear; to come to mind
Omaha
noun : a large city in eastern Nebraska
omit
verb : to leave out
ooze
noun : soft mud or slime, such as that found at the bottom of a pond, river, or ocean
operate
verb : to work or make something work
opportunity
noun : a chance to do something
orchestra
noun : a large group of musicians who play music together, generally classical music
ordinary
adjective : normal or usual
organ
noun : a musical instrument with keys like a piano and large foot pedals
organize
verb : to arrange things in an orderly way; to group and manage people or an organization
orient
verb : to arrange something by using a compass, landmark, or another object or feature; to find one's position in a new location
oriole
noun : a songbird, the male of which is usually orange or yellow with some black
ornament
noun : a decoration
ornery
adjective : bad-tempered and quarrelsome
ostrich
noun : a very large flightless bird that has long legs and a long neck
ounce
noun : a standard unit of weight equal to one sixteenth of a pound
outskirts
noun : the outer parts of a city or town
overalls
noun : a piece of clothing made of pants with a front flap over the chest that is held up by shoulder straps
owe
verb : to have to pay for something received
pad
noun : a stack of paper fastened along one edge and used for writing and drawing
padlock
noun : a removable lock
pantry
noun : a small room connected to a kitchen where food, dishes, and cooking utensils are stored
parachute
noun : a large canopy made of fabric that greatly slows the movement of someone or something through the air
paragraph
noun : a piece of writing that is made up of one or more sentences and has to do with a single topic
parcel
noun : a package, especially one to be delivered; a piece of land
pardon
noun : forgiveness for a mistake or wrongdoing
parenthesis
noun : one of a pair of marks ( ) that are used around a word, phrase, or sentence to explain or comment on it or to group units in a mathematical expression
participate
verb : to take part in something with others
particular
adjective : of or relating to a certain person or thing; great or extra
partner
noun : someone with whom a person does an activity
passenger
noun : a person who is riding in a vehicle, not driving or operating it
patent
noun : a document granting the right to make money from an invention
patio
noun : an outdoor area connected to a house or restaurant that is usually paved
patrol
noun : a person or group of people who watch over an area to keep it safe
pause
verb : to stop or wait for a short time
pave
verb : to cover ground with a hard surface such as concrete or asphalt
pearl
noun : a hard, round, shiny gem, usually whitish or bluish-gray, that is formed within the shell of an oyster or other bivalve mollusk
peck
noun : a standard measure of capacity equal to 2 gallons or one fourth of a bushel
peer
verb : to look closely or with difficulty at something
pelican
noun : a large water bird that has a pouch under its beak
penetrate
verb : to pass into or through, often by using force
pennant
noun : a triangle-shaped flag
perennial
noun : a plant that lives for more than two years
perfume
noun : a fragrant liquid worn on the body to provide a pleasant smell
permit
verb : to allow; to give permission
petticoat
noun : a woman's slip, especially one with ruffles and lace trim, that is worn under a skirt
petunia
noun : a plant with bright trumpet-shaped flowers
Philadelphia
noun : the largest city in Pennsylvania, located in the southeastern part of the state
Phoenix
noun : the capital and largest city in Arizona, located in the central part of the state
photosynthesis
noun : the process by which chlorophyll in plant cells transforms sunlight, water, air, and nutrients into food
phrase
noun : a group of two or more words that expresses a single idea but does not form a complete sentence
piccolo
noun : a small flute that produces higher notes than a regular flute
pickle
noun : a small cucumber that is preserved in vinegar or very salty water
pickup
noun : the act of collecting something, such as a package or person
pigtail
noun : a long braid of hair
pillar
noun : a post or column used for support, usually made of stone, wood, or metal
pinch
verb : to hold something tightly between the thumb and a finger or between two hard edges or surfaces
pineapple
noun : a large, juicy tropical fruit with yellow flesh, tough brown skin, and stiff leaves on top
pinwheel
noun : a twirling toy made of a stick with a paper or plastic wheel
pistol
noun : a small firearm held and fired using one hand
pit
noun : a hard, shell-covered seed in certain fruits
pity
noun : a feeling of sorrow and sympathy for the suffering of other people; a sad thing
pixy
noun : a mischievous fairy or elf
planetarium
noun : a building in which the image of the night sky is projected onto a curved ceiling
plaster
noun : a pasty mixture of lime, water, and sand or cement that gets hard when it dries and is used to coat walls and ceilings
plateau
noun : a large raised area of flat land
platform
noun : a public statement of a political party's principles and policy
platter
noun : a large dish used for serving food
plaza
noun : the Spanish word for an open area, such as a public square or marketplace, in a city or town
plot
noun : a plan or scheme
plum
noun : a fleshy, oval fruit that may be purple, red, or yellow and that has a flattish pit in the middle
plumber
noun : a person who installs and fixes water pipes and often heating and cooling systems
plump
adjective : having a full, rounded, usually pleasing shape
plural
adjective : a form of a word used to refer to more than one person or thing
Pluto
noun : a dwarf planet discovered in 1930 that was once considered a planet
pod
noun : a group of dolphins or whales that live together
poet
noun : a person who writes poetry
poison
noun : a toxic substance that is harmful or deadly if it enters one’s body, especially when swallowed
policy
noun : the planned course of action or guiding principle of a government, business, or organization
polish
verb : to rub something until it is smooth and glassy
polka
noun : a lively dance from Eastern Europe that follows a 1-2 beat; a type of dance music that accompanies the dancing
poll
noun : a sampling or collection of opinions on a subject
pollute
verb : to make something, such as the environment, unclean or unsafe for use
polygon
noun : a closed flat figure made up of three or more line segments
poncho
noun : a piece of clothing, originally worn in South America, made of a thick piece of woolen fabric with a slit in the center for the head
poodle
noun : a breed of dog with a curly, non-shedding coat that is often clipped in a certain style
popover
noun : a light roll that is hollow in the center and looks like a muffin
popular
adjective : of or by the people; liked by many people
porcupine
noun : a mammal that has quills (sharp spines) covering its body
porpoise
noun : a small toothed whale that is a relative of a dolphin
port
noun : a place along water where ships can be sheltered or load and unload cargo or passengers
position
noun : the location, place, or spot of a person, place, or thing
positive
adjective : certain; hopeful
postage
noun : the amount charged for delivering a letter or package by mail
postmaster
noun : a person who is in charge of a post office
postpone
verb : to cause something to happen at a later time than first planned
posture
noun : the way someone holds his or her body, especially while sitting or standing
poultry
noun : birds such as chicken, turkey, duck, and geese that are raised as food
practical
adjective : sensible; realistic
preach
verb : to give a sermon, or religious speech, to a group of people, usually in a church; to verbally support a course of action
precipitation
noun : water that falls to the ground, such as hail, sleet, rain, or snow
predicate
noun : the part of a sentence that includes the verb and something about the subject
prefer
verb : to like or want one thing more than another
prefix
noun : a syllable or group of syllables that is added to the beginning of a word to change the word's meaning
preposition
noun : a word that shows the relationship between a noun and some other word in the sentence
prevent
verb : to stop something from happening
pride
noun : a feeling of satisfaction or pleasure about doing something well
primary
noun : an election to choose a political party's candidate
prism
noun : a solid geometrical shape with identical end faces made of straight lines and sides that are parallelograms
prison
noun : a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime
private
adjective : personal; not public or meant to be shared with others
process
verb : to follow a set of steps in preparing something
procrastinate
verb : to delay doing something
product
noun : something that is manufactured or produced, usually for sale
proofread
verb : to read and correct written material
property
noun : a feature or quality used to describe something
proton
noun : a particle in the nucleus of an atom that has a positive electrical charge
protrude
verb : to stick out or bulge out
Providence
noun : the capital of Rhode Island, located in the northeastern part of the state
prowl
verb : to move about quietly, often in a sly or restless manner
public
adjective : open to everyone; meant to be shared with others
publish
verb : to make writing available to the public, either in print or on the Internet
pulley
noun : a circular lever, usually a wheel with a rope around it; a type of simple machine
pullover
noun : an item of clothing that is pulled on over the head
pulse
noun : the heartbeat as felt through the walls of blood vessels
punch
verb : to hit or strike, usually with the fist; also, to cut a hole
punctuate
verb : to place punctuation marks in text
puncture
noun : a small hole or wound
pupa
noun : an immature insect in the stage between a larva and an adult
purpose
noun : the reason why something is made or done
putter
verb : to act or move aimlessly
pyramid
noun : a large building with three or more sides shaped like a triangle, usually built by an ancient society to serve as a tomb or monument
quail
noun : a small, plump, short-tailed game bird that is mostly brown
qualify
verb : to show enough skill to be allowed to compete in a difficult event or hold a certain job
quarrel
verb : to disagree or dispute angrily
quartet
noun : a group of four people who sing or play music together
quilt
noun : a bed covering made from small pieces of fabric sewn together
quiver
verb : to tremble or shake
quotient
noun : the result when one number is divided by another
raccoon
noun : a mammal that has a dark mask and a ringed tail
racket
noun : a loud noise or combination of noises, often confusing and unpleasant to listen to
raft
noun : a flat structure built to float on water
rage
noun : violent, uncontrolled anger
rail
noun : a horizontal bar supported by posts that serves as a barrier
railway
noun : a railroad system that operates over short distances using light equipment
ramp
noun : a sloped path used to move things between a lower level and a higher level
rapid
adjective : happening at a fast pace or in a short period of time
rattle
verb : to make a fast series of short knocking sounds, often as a result of shaking or hitting something over and over
rattlesnake
noun : a venomous snake that has a rattle on its tail that it shakes to warn other animals
ray
noun : a wide, flat, usually diamond-shaped fish with winglike side fins and a long, thin tail
razor
noun : a very sharp blade that is used to remove unwanted hair
realize
verb : to clearly understand or become fully aware of
receipt
noun : a piece of paper that shows something of value has been received and/or paid for
receive
verb : to get or accept what has been given
recipe
noun : a set of instructions, or steps, for making a specific kind of food
recognize
verb : to identify someone or something as familiar
recover
verb : to return to one's normal state of health, awareness, or strength; to regain possession of something
redwood
noun : a giant evergreen tree that is the tallest known type of tree
reed
noun : a tall plant in the grass family that has slender leaves and grows in water or wetlands
regard
verb : to think of a person or topic in a certain way; to gaze steadily at someone or something
regret
noun : a feeling of sadness or guilt about a past action
reins
noun : a pair of long, thin straps used to control the direction and speed of a horse
rely
verb : to depend on something or someone
remark
verb : to make a comment
repeat
verb : to do something over again
represent
verb : to speak or act for another person or group of people
rescue
verb : to save from danger
research
noun : a detailed study of a subject, especially to discover new information or to find facts
reservoir
noun : a large tank or lake used for collecting and storing water for human consumption or agricultural use
respond
verb : to react to something that happens
responsible
adjective : able to be trusted or depended on
result
noun : an outcome or effect
reveal
verb : to make something known or seen that was previously unknown, secret, or hidden
revoke
verb : to put an end to an agreement, promise, law, privilege, or license
revolution
noun : a single journey along an orbital path
Richmond
noun : the capital of Virginia, located in the eastern part of the state
ridge
noun : a long, narrow hilltop, usually bordered by steep slopes
rifle
noun : a long-barreled gun that is fired while resting the back end against the front of a shoulder
rinse
verb : to wash something with clean water to remove dirt, soap, or another substance
rot
verb : to break down through the action of a fungus or bacteria
rough
adjective : having a bumpy or uneven surface; not smooth or level
route
noun : a way or direction from one place to another; a series of places that a delivery person visits regularly
routine
noun : a set of actions performed regularly
royal
adjective : of or related to a king, queen, or other monarch
ruby
noun : a precious gem that is usually red in color
ruff
noun : a ring of fur or feathers around the neck of a mammal or bird
ruffle
noun : a strip of fabric gathered along one edge in pleats or frills
runaway
noun : a person who has run away, such as from a family or an institution
rung
noun : one of the steps on a ladder
runt
noun : a smaller-than-average animal, especially one that is part of a litter
rural
adjective : having to do with the country
Russia
noun : the largest country in the world, located in both Europe and Asia
rust
noun : a reddish-brown flaky coating that forms on iron or steel as a result of exposure to oxygen and moisture
rustle
noun : the soft, muffled sound of things rubbing together
rustler
noun : a thief, especially one who steals animals
sag
verb : to sink slowly to a lower level because of weight or lack of strength
sake
noun : purpose or reason
salmon
noun : a kind of fish that lives most of its adult life in the ocean
San Diego
noun : a large city in southern California
sandals
noun : lightweight shoes, usually with straps and open toes
sash
noun : a long loop or strip of fabric worn around the waist or over one shoulder
satellite
noun : a natural or human-made object that orbits Earth or another object in space
Saturn
noun : a planet with large rings around it that is sixth from the Sun; a gas giant
sawmill
noun : a place where logs are cut into boards
saxophone
noun : a metal woodwind instrument that is often used to play jazz
scalp
noun : the skin that covers the head except for the face
scene
noun : a sequence of continuous action in a play or movie
scent
noun : a smell, especially a pleasant one
scoot
verb : to move quickly
scout
noun : a soldier or other person who explores a new area and passes along information about it to others
scowl
noun : a facial expression that shows anger or disapproval
scramble
verb : to move in a hurried or awkward way, usually on all fours
screw
noun : an inclined plane wrapped around a rod, often used to hold things together; a type of simple machine
screwdriver
noun : a flat or plus-shaped tip attached to a handle that fixes a screw into place when twisted
scrimp
verb : to use or spend carefully; to be frugal
scripture
noun : the sacred writings of a religion
scum
noun : a layer of impurities that collects on top of a liquid or that is left behind when a liquid drains away
seafood
noun : any food prepared from saltwater fish or shellfish
seam
noun : the line where two pieces of cloth are sewn together
Seattle
noun : a large city in western Washington State
seaweed
noun : large algae that grow in the ocean
secretary
noun : a person who takes care of the details for a business or school
seldom
adverb : not often
señor
noun : the Spanish word for "sir" or "Mr."
sensitive
adjective : able to feel or notice small changes; easily irritated or damaged
series
noun : a number of similar things, people, or events that follow one another
sermon
noun : a speech given by a religious leader at a religious service at a house of worship
sewer
noun : one or more pipes, usually underground, that drain away water or waste
sex
noun : one of two categories into which living things can be grouped by their reproductive functions
shack
noun : a roughly built small house or cabin
shame
noun : a strong feeling of regret, sadness, or guilt caused by knowing or believing one has done something wrong
shawl
noun : a piece of fabric worn by a woman around the shoulders or head
sherbet
noun : a frozen dessert made of fruit juice, sugar, and often milk or gelatin
shift
noun : a scheduled period of time when a person or group of people work together; the workers on a job during a period of time
shipment
noun : goods that are shipped; the process of shipping goods
shortening
noun : any kind of solid fat used in baking
shorthand
noun : a method of writing quickly by using symbols and abbreviation
shoulder
noun : the part of the human body where the arm joins the body
shred
noun : a very small amount of something; a strip or small piece of fabric or paper
shrill
adjective : sharp or unpleasant sounding
shrub
noun : a low woody plant, usually one with several main stems
shrug
verb : to raise and lower one's shoulders as an expression of indifference, doubt, or not knowing
shuffle
verb : to walk with your feet dragging
sideburns
noun : the strips of hair in front of a man's ears, especially when the chin area is shaved
sideways
adverb : to the side; from one side to the other
sierra
noun : a range of mountains with sharply pointed peaks
sift
verb : to break down or separate particles using a device, such as a screen
silverware
noun : utensils for eating and serving food
siren
noun : a device used to make loud, shrill warning sounds
sissy
noun : a person who is fearful or cowardly
situation
noun : the way things are at a certain time
skid
verb : to slide or slip across a surface
skillet
noun : a frying pan
skim
verb : to read something quickly to get the general idea of its content
skittish
adjective : nervous or excitable
slab
noun : a large, thick, flat piece or slice of something
slacks
noun : casual pants
slam
verb : to close something or throw something down loudly and forcefully; to crash into
slang
noun : informal language
slant
noun : a line or direction that is not level
slash
verb : to use a violent movement to cut something, usually with a knife or sword
sleet
noun : partly frozen rain
slender
adjective : not very wide; slim
slight
adjective : small in amount; slender
slim
adjective : having a long and narrow shape; gracefully thin
sling
noun : a flexible strip used to support things such as babies, injured animals, or body parts
sly
adjective : clever; tricky
smack
noun : a group of jellyfish
smear
verb : to spread with something gooey, greasy, sticky, or dirty
smith
noun : a person who works with metals
smog
noun : a mixture of pollutants in the air that includes smoke and fog or haze
smokestack
noun : a tall chimney through which smoke and combustion gases leave a factory, locomotive, or ship
smother
verb : to prevent someone from getting enough air to breathe; to cover someone or something
smudge
verb : to cause something to smear by rubbing it
snapdragon
noun : a flower resembling an open mouth that closes when the sides are squeezed
snip
verb : to use scissors to cut something, especially by making short, quick cuts
snoop
verb : to watch, inquire, or observe in secret
snooze
verb : to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day
snort
verb : to make a sound by forcing air through the nose
snub
verb : to reject or ignore someone or something in a rude or abrupt way
snug
adjective : cozy; tight
sober
adjective : solemn and sensible; not drunk
social
adjective : having to do with society, community, or a connection between individuals; enjoying the company of others
sofa
noun : a long fabric-covered seat that has a back and arms
softball
noun : a game like baseball that is played using a larger ball; also the ball itself
soggy
adjective : soaked with liquid; heavy and moist
solar
adjective : having to do with the Sun
solid
adjective : having a firm, stable form or shape
solo
adverb : by oneself
somersault
noun : an acrobatic move that involves rolling the body all the way around with knees bent, either on the ground or in the air
somewhat
adverb : to some degree or extent; a little
sonar
noun : a system that sends high-frequency sound waves through water and registers the vibrations bounced back by an object
soothe
verb : to calm or comfort; to cause to feel better
sore
adjective : painful
source
noun : the person, place, or thing from which something comes
souvenir
noun : a thing that serves as a reminder of something, such a trip or an event
soybean
noun : a plant in the pea family that is widely grown for its seeds
spa
noun : a place where people go to improve their health and appearance through exercise and relaxation
spaghetti
noun : long stringlike pasta, often eaten with a tomato-based sauce
Spain
noun : a country in southwestern Europe located next to Portugal
spangle
noun : a small piece of sparkling material used as decoration on an item of clothing
spaniel
noun : a category of small to medium-sized dogs with long coats and long, furry ears
sparrow
noun : a small songbird, usually with gray and brown feathers
spat
noun : a quarrel about unimportant things
spear
noun : a weapon with a long shaft and a sharp tip that may be thrown or thrust
species
noun : a group of living things that are physically similar and can reproduce
speck
noun : a very small spot or particle of something
spectacles
noun : eyeglasses
spices
noun : flavorings for food made from the root, flower, fruit, seed, or bark of a plant
spikes
noun : thin, pointed objects or pieces of something
spinach
noun : a leafy vegetable with dark green leaves
spiral
noun : a rounded curve that gets wider as it extends out from a central point
spit
verb : to shoot saliva or something else out of the mouth with force
splice
verb : to join two pieces of rope by interweaving the strands
splinter
noun : a sharp, thin piece of wood, glass, or other material that has broken off
sponge
noun : a member of a group of primitive marine invertebrates with a porous body that permanently attaches to a solid surface as an adult
spook
verb : to frighten
spore
noun : a tiny reproductive unit of some plants that can create a new plant
sprain
verb : to twist and injure the ligaments of a joint so that they become painful and swollen
spread
verb : to cover a surface with something
spurs
noun : metal spikes or pointed wheels that are worn on the heels of a horseback rider's boots and used to urge a horse forward
sputter
verb : to spit or make sudden popping noises; to speak with such excitement that you can't say words clearly
squash
verb : to crush something so it becomes flat
squat
verb : to sit on one's heels with knees bent and one's weight on the balls of the feet
squaw
noun : an indigenous woman of North America
squirm
verb : to twist the body from one side to the other repeatedly
squirt
verb : to shoot out a liquid in a thin, fast stream
St. Louis
noun : a large city in eastern Missouri
staff
noun : a group of people who work for a company, person, or school
stagecoach
noun : a large, covered, horse-drawn vehicle with four wheels
stain
noun : a dirty or discolored mark or patch on something
stale
adjective : no longer fresh or delicious
stalk
noun : the main stem of a leafy plant, or a stemlike structure
stall
noun : a table or booth where goods are sold; a separate room in a barn for an animal
stallion
noun : an adult male horse
staple
verb : to attach using a device called a stapler, which uses thin, bent pieces of wire, called staples
startle
verb : to suddenly surprise or scare someone or something
steadfast
adjective : firm and determined
steady
adjective : in a stable or firm position; balanced
steak
noun : a slice of meat that is normally cooked by grilling, broiling, or frying
steel
noun : a kind of metal made of iron and carbon
steeple
noun : a tower that rises above the main part of a church
sting
verb : to wound or pierce with a small, pointed organ at the back end of a certain types of insects
stingy
adjective : unwilling to spend, give, or share
stitch
verb : to join with stitches; to sew
stock
noun : certificates, or shares, of ownership in a corporation
stopwatch
noun : a device that can be started and stopped quickly and is used to measure passing time, such as during a race
strait
noun : a narrow passage of water connecting two large areas of water
streak
verb : to cover a surface with long, thin marks or lines
stretch
verb : to make longer or wider by pulling or extending; to reach across a space
strict
adjective : requiring that rules be obeyed
stride
noun : the length or style of steps taken while walking or running
stroke
noun : a rapid loss of brain function resulting from interrupted blood flow to the brain
structure
noun : something built from a collection of parts, such as a building or bridge
struggle
verb : to have a difficult time achieving a goal; to use force to try to stop something or get free of something
stumble
verb : to fall or nearly fall when walking or running
stump
verb : to perplex or baffle
subject
noun : a course of study in school
submarine
noun : a type of watercraft that can operate completely underwater
succeed
verb : to achieve a goal or lead to a desired result
suck
verb : to draw a liquid into the mouth by tightening the lips and mouth; to hold something in the mouth and get flavor from it
suffer
verb : to feel emotional or physical pain; to get injured; to put up with something unpleasant
sufficient
adjective : enough; as many as are needed
suffix
noun : a syllable or group of syllables added to the end of a word to change the meaning
suggest
verb : to offer an idea, often to persuade
sunflower
noun : a large flower in the daisy family that has bright yellow or gold petals arranged in rays around the center
super
adjective : extremely good
superior
noun : a person who ranks higher or holds a higher position
supply
noun : the amount of something available for sale or use
support
noun : something that provides strength or comfort
suppose
verb : to think, imagine, or assume
suspect
noun : a person who is believed to be guilty of committing a crime
suspenders
noun : a pair of straps that go over the shoulders and attach to the waistband of pants or a skirt to hold it up
swamp
noun : wet land that has areas often covered by water
sway
verb : to move back and forth
swear
verb : to promise; to use a curse word
sweat
noun : moisture that leaves the body through pores in the skin
swift
adjective : moving or happening very quickly; able to move at a high speed
syllable
noun : a word or part of a word in which the voice sounds only once
synonym
noun : a word that has the same meaning as another word
synthesis
noun : the combining of two or more things to form something new
tab
noun : a fixed spacing indent in a word processing file
tablet
noun : a flat surface usually used for writing
tack
noun : a small, sharp nail with a broad head
tackle
verb : to grab, stop, and throw someone to the ground
talent
noun : a natural ability or skill
tambourine
noun : a percussion instrument that is a wooden or plastic ring with jingling metal disks
tame
verb : to bring under control or make less wild
tardy
adjective : not on time
tassel
noun : a bunch of threads or cords that are knotted at one end
taupe
noun : a dark grayish-brown color
tee
noun : a stand used to support a ball so that the player can strike it
teenager
noun : a person between the ages of 13 and 19
teepee
noun : a tentlike home used by Native Americans of the Great Plains
teeter
verb : to move in an unsteady manner
telegram
noun : a message sent by telegraph and then delivered in a written or printed form
telegraph
noun : a communication system in which text messages are sent using simple electrical signals over wires
telescope
noun : an instrument used to make distant objects look closer
telltale
adjective : indicating or revealing something that would otherwise be hidden
temper
noun : a person's mood or state of mind, in terms of being angry or calm
temple
noun : a building that is a place of worship
termite
noun : a small, light-colored insect that lives in a large colony, usually in a mound of earth
territory
noun : an area of land or water under the control of a specific state or country; a geographic area
text
noun : written words; a piece of writing
texture
noun : how something feels to the touch
thaw
verb : to become softer or more liquid as a result of warming; to defrost something that is frozen
thee
pronoun : an old form of "you" for one person who is the object of a sentence
theft
noun : the crime of stealing from another person, especially in secret and without using violence
therefore
adverb : for that reason; as a result
thimble
noun : a cap worn over a finger to push a needle while sewing
thistle
noun : a plant in the daisy family that has a prickly stem and round purple flowers
thong
noun : a narrow strip of leather used to bind things together or as part of a whip
thorax
noun : the middle part of the three main parts of an insect's body
thorn
noun : sharp, short parts that grow out of the woody branches of large shrubs or trees
thou
pronoun : an old form of "you" for one person who is the subject of a sentence
thrill
noun : a sudden sharp feeling of excitement and happiness
thud
noun : a dull, heavy sound, such as might be caused by a heavy object falling to the ground
thumbtack
noun : a short nail with a flat head that is used to fasten paper to a bulletin board or other surface
thump
verb : to knock or pound noisily
thus
adverb : for this reason; consequently
thy
adjective : an old form of "your"
tiddlywinks
noun : a game in which small disks are flicked into a container using a larger disk
tide
noun : the rise and fall of the ocean produced by the gravity of the Moon and Sun
tilt
verb : to move into a slanting or leaning position
timid
adjective : lacking courage or self-confidence
tingle
verb : to feel prickly or itchy
tinsel
noun : thin strips or threads of shiny metal foil
tint
noun : a shade of color
tiresome
adjective : causing boredom or irritation
toadstool
tom-tom
noun : a long and narrow drum that is usually beaten with the hands
tomahawk
noun : a lightweight ax used as both a tool and a weapon by Native Americans
tomboy
noun : a girl who enjoys activities or ways of dressing that are traditionally associated with boys
tone
noun : the quality of spoken or musical sound
tongs
noun : a grasping tool that is made of two long pieces connected at one end
topic
noun : something talked or written about
torch
noun : a stick with material at one end that can be burned to provide light
total
noun : the whole amount or number of something
tough
adjective : strong; difficult; hard to chew; able to withstand rough treatment
tow
verb : to pull along behind using a rope or chain
tramp
noun : a jobless person who begs for food or who travels from place to place looking for work
trampoline
noun : a strong, tightly stretched piece of fabric attached with springs to a frame, used for acrobatics and gymnastics
trapeze
noun : a piece of acrobatic equipment consisting of a swinging horizontal bar suspended by two ropes
treble
adjective : the highest of the range of pitches made by an instrument or a voice
trim
noun : decoration added to something that is a different color or material
trinket
noun : a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not valuable
trio
noun : a group or set of three; three people who sing or play music together
trombone
noun : a brass musical instrument that has a bell and three main sections of metal tubing
troop
noun : a group of the same species of monkey or another mammal that live together
trophy
noun : an object that is given as a prize for winning a competition
trousers
noun : a piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist down to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg
trundle
verb : to slowly roll something on wheels
truth
noun : the real facts about something
tuba
noun : a large brass instrument with a deep sound that has valves and a wide, usually upward-facing bell
tuck
verb : to push the edges of something, especially clothes or bedclothes, in or under something to make it tight
tumble
verb : to roll on the ground, sometimes by accident; to roll while doing gymnastics or acrobatics
turnip
twine
verb : to twist around
twinkle
verb : to shine in a way that switches between bright and dim
typewrite
verb : to write or type with a typewriter
umpire
noun : a person who officiates a sporting event
unicorn
noun : an imaginary animal represented as a white horse with a straight horn growing out from its forehead
uniform
adjective : the same or similar
union
noun : a group of individuals, states, or other units that unite to achieve a shared interest or need
upland
noun : the elevated or higher parts of land in a region
upright
adjective : standing or pointing straight up; in a vertical position
Uranus
noun : a large blue-green planet that is seventh from the Sun; a gas giant
urgent
adjective : in need of immediate attention or action
Uruguay
noun : a small country on the Atlantic coast of South America
vampire
noun : a being from folklore said to feed off the blood of living things
vapor
noun : cloudy matter, such as mist, fumes, or smoke, floating in the air
vary
verb : to change, differ, or fluctuate
vase
noun : a decorative container designed to hold cut flowers
vegetation
noun : the plants found in a certain area
veil
noun : a piece of fabric that covers the head, face, and often shoulders of a woman
vein
noun : a blood vessel that carries blood back from the body's cells to the heart
Venus
noun : a small planet that is second from the Sun; a terrestrial planet
veranda
noun : a large porch attached to a building
vessel
noun : a ship or large boat
veterinarian
noun : a doctor who treats illnesses and injuries in animals other than humans
vibrate
verb : to move back and forth very quickly
video
noun : the visual part of a movie or TV show; a movie recorded on videotape
view
verb : to look at closely or watch
vinegar
noun : a sour-tasting liquid used as a condiment and for making pickles
violet
noun : a low-growing plant with purple, blue, or white flowers that have five petals
vocabulary
noun : all the words in a language; the words a person knows
volcano
noun : a place in Earth's crust where gases, ash, and lava spew onto the surface
volume
noun : the amount of space that something takes up; the total quantity or amount of something
volume
noun : the total quantity or amount of something
vote
verb : to formally make a choice for a person or a decision
vulture
noun : a large bird of prey that is a scavenger, feeding mostly on dead animals
waddle
noun : a clumsy way of walking with short, swaying steps
wade
verb : to walk in shallow water, such as at the edge of a beach
walrus
noun : a swimming mammal similar to a large seal with tusks
waltz
noun : a dance performed by a couple to music with a 1-2-3 rhythm; a piece of music written for this style of dance
wasp
noun : a flying, stinging insect related to bees and ants that has a narrow waist
wax
noun : a sticky, moldable substance produced by honeybees or a similar substance
wealth
noun : richness; having a lot of money
weasel
noun : a small, slender, carnivorous mammal with short legs
web
noun : a net of silk threads made by a spider to catch prey
wedge
noun : a simple machine with one narrow or pointed end and one wide end; used to separate two objects or parts
wee
adjective : a Scottish word for "little"
wham
noun : the loud noise made by a hard blow
wharf
noun : a place where ships can tie up and load or unload
wheelchair
noun : a chair with large wheels attached that is used by a person who is disabled or very weak
whiff
noun : a scent that is only smelled faintly or quickly
whirl
verb : to move or cause to move around quickly in a circular fashion
wick
noun : the cord or piece of material in a candle, lighter, or lamp that is lit and holds a flame
wicker
noun : flexible twigs woven together to make baskets and furniture
widow
noun : a woman whose husband has died and who has not remarried
wildcat
noun : a small cat, native to parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa, that is considered to be the ancestor of the domestic cat
wilderness
noun : wild land in its natural state or condition
windpipe
noun : the main air passage that connects the throat to the lungs; the trachea
wizard
noun : a character in a legend or fairy tale who has magical powers
workout
noun : a session of intense physical exercise
wreath
noun : a circular arrangement of leaves, flowers, or twigs used as a decoration
wrestle
verb : to fight with gripping or pushing
wrinkle
noun : a fold on the surface of something, especially on skin or a piece of clothing
xylophone
noun : a musical instrument played by striking a row of wooden bars of decreasing length with small hammers
yak
noun : a long-haired ox that lives in the Himalayan region of Asia
yap
verb : to make a loud, annoying sound
Yellowstone
youth
zone
noun : a geographical region with unique features; an area with a special purpose or set of rules
Andes
noun : a long mountain chain along the Pacific coast of South America
carbon
cuckoo
cumulus
deciduous
dioxide
hardware
hydrogen
inning
noun : a division in a baseball game that consists of each team batting until it has three outs
iodine
noun : a chemical element that is shiny gray in solid form and bright pinkish-purple in gaseous form
kimono
noun : Japanese robes or gowns, often worn for formal occasions
knothole
noun : a hole in a piece of wood where a knot fell out
limestone
noun : a sedimentary rock formed from the remains of marine organisms
mantle
noun : the semi-solid layer of Earth that lies between the crust and the core
mast
noun : a tall, vertical pole that supports the sails of a ship
nitrogen
noun : a gas that makes up more than three quarters of Earth's atmosphere
papoose
noun : a bag in which a young child can be carried on one's back
parable
paraffin wax
noun : a combination of water and carbon that creates a solid
parallelogram
Persia
noun : a former name of the modern-day country of Iran
phonograph
noun : a record player
portfolio
noun : a collection of samples of an artist's work shown to potential employers or customers
quadrilateral
noun : a shape with four sides
quarantine
verb : to isolate to prevent the spread of disease
redcoat
Sahara Desert
noun : a very large desert that is located in northern Africa
secrete
verb : to produce and release a liquid or other substance
shale
noun : a type of sedimentary rock formed by layers of clay, mud, or silt
shortstop
simile
noun : the comparison of two unlike things, usually using the word "like" or "as"
stockade
noun : a strong fence made of upright posts, usually used for defense
strain
noun : a group of viral organisms of the same species
Tokyo
noun : the capital and largest city in Japan
tole
noun : lacquered or enameled metalware that was popular in the eighteenth century
trademark
wigwam
noun : a dome-shaped hut traditionally made by some Native Americans from animal skins or sheets of bark laid over a pole frame
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