| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| canoe |
a small narrow boat with curved sides and pointed ends. You move a canoe through water using a long stick with one wide flat end. |
| card |
a small, thick piece of paper used for sending a message to another person. |
| court |
a place where legal matters are heard. |
| cushion |
a pillow or pad that one sits on or leans on for comfort. Some cushions are used for decoration. |
| flag |
a piece of cloth with special colors and designs used as a symbol of a country or organization. |
| handle |
to do what needs to be done with something or someone; manage; control. |
| hood |
a covering for the head and neck that may be attached to a coat, jacket, or other piece of clothing. |
| leave1 |
to go away from a place. |
| magnify |
to cause to appear larger. |
| match2 |
a person or thing that is very like another. |
| poke |
to push with a thin or sharp object. |
| ray1 |
a thin beam of light. |
| sell |
to give something to someone in exchange for money. |
| trunk |
the main stem of a tree. |