| automatic |
working or operating by itself. |
| battery |
a device that makes electricity by using chemical reactions. Batteries are used to power many things, including cars, flashlights, toys, and watches. |
| chunk |
a thick lump or piece of any material. |
| convince |
to cause to believe or accept (often followed by "of"). |
| declare |
to announce in a formal way. |
| detach |
to separate from a whole. |
| fragrant |
having a pleasant smell. |
| gaiety |
the state of being happy and cheerful. |
| memory |
the ability to remember an experience. |
| muffle |
to make quieter by using a covering of some sort. |
| pad |
a piece of soft material used as cushioning for protection or comfort. |
| predict |
to tell in advance that something will happen. |
| prey |
an animal that is hunted or caught for food, usually by another animal. Certain plants catch prey as well. |
| rust |
an orange or reddish brown coating that forms on metal that has been exposed to air and water. |
| tax |
a sum of money paid to a government, which the government uses to pay for its services to the people and to maintain itself. |