| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| bite |
to cut with the teeth. |
| bush |
a low plant like a small tree. |
| chimney |
a tall, hollow structure that carries smoke up through a building and to the outside. |
| cub |
the young of some mammals that eat meat, such as the bear and lion. |
| juice |
the natural liquid from plants or meats. The juice from fruits and vegetables is used for drinking. |
| learn |
to get knowledge about something through study or experience. |
| oar |
a long pole that is wide and flat at one end. Oars are used to row or steer a boat. |
| pipe |
a tube of metal, plastic, or other material through which a gas or liquid may flow. |
| scientist |
a person who works in or studies a science. |
| send |
to cause to be carried to another place, especially by mail. |
| shortcut |
a quicker or more direct way to go somewhere. |
| tablet |
a small, flat, round piece of medicine. |
| voter |
one who helps decide something in an election by expressing his or her choice. |
| yesterday |
on the day before today. |