| cocoon |
a covering made by young insects and some other arthropods to protect themselves while they change from a pupa into an adult. Some spiders make cocoons to hide their eggs. |
| dike |
a dam or high wall built to prevent flooding. |
| evergreen |
having green leaves that stay on a plant throughout the year. |
| fertile |
producing or able to produce farm crops or other plant life. |
| hurricane |
a powerful storm with heavy rains and winds that blow in a circle at 73 miles per hour or more. |
| manual |
a book of instructions. |
| mast |
a long upright pole that rises from the bottom of a sailboat or ship to support the sails and lines. |
| reason |
a cause or explanation for an action, opinion, or event. |
| reign |
rule by a king or queen. |
| resign |
to give up a job or other duty. |
| sabotage |
secret activity that causes damage to enemy property or causes disturbance to an enemy's operations. |
| seldom |
not often; rarely. |
| senate |
(capitalized) one of the two houses of the United States Congress, or a similar part of national government in other countries. |
| strongly |
with great certainty or passion. |
| warmth |
the condition of being warm; heat. |