| gene |
a tiny section of a chromosome. A gene causes a particular characteristic, such as eye color or hair color, to be passed on from parent to offspring. |
| hurricane |
a powerful storm with heavy rains and winds that blow in a circle at 73 miles per hour or more. |
| lipstick |
a cosmetic for coloring the lips. It usually comes in stick form inside a tube. |
| multiple |
having or made of more than one part; many. |
| organize |
to set in order; arrange in an orderly way. |
| patient |
a person or animal that is getting medical treatment. |
| pause |
a short stop. |
| plural |
having to do with or naming the form of a word that signals more than one. |
| polish |
to give a shiny surface to. |
| regret |
to feel sorry or guilty for. |
| semester |
one half of a school or college year. |
| spank |
to hit with the open hand or a hard object as punishment. |
| storage |
a place for keeping or holding things while they are not being used. |
| talented |
having a natural skill or gift in some activity. |
| whisper |
to speak in a soft, low tone. |