| block |
a solid piece of hard material with flat sides. |
| brake |
a device used to slow or stop the motion of a vehicle or machine. |
| check |
to look at something in order to make sure that it is right or correct. |
| damp |
wet, but not very wet. |
| elect |
to choose by means of voting. |
| erase |
to remove by rubbing away. |
| human |
having to do with or belonging to people. |
| hurry |
to move or act with speed. |
| lie1 |
a false statement that is said on purpose. |
| lock |
a device used to prevent people from taking something or to keep something closed. |
| orchard |
a piece of land planted with fruit or nut trees. |
| poor |
without money, possessions, or other basic needs. |
| recently |
in the near past. |
| sin |
an act of not obeying religious law. |
| squat |
to sit on your heels close to the ground. |