| assignment |
something given as a task, such as a job or lesson. |
| badly |
not well; in a bad way. |
| bead |
a small, round object made of material such as glass, wood, or plastic. A bead has a small hole through its center so it can be put on a string to make necklaces or to decorate clothing. |
| cradle |
a small bed for a baby that can move from side to side. |
| fin |
a thin, flat body part of a fish and certain other water animals which is used for swimming or balance. |
| force |
power, energy, or physical strength. |
| grade |
to rate for correctness or quality, usually by giving a letter or score. |
| jaw |
either or both of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth. |
| lump |
a small mass or pile with no special shape; hunk. |
| nation |
a country made up of people living under their own government. |
| pierce |
to pass or go through with or as if with something sharp; penetrate. |
| pocket |
a small piece of material that is open at the top and sewn onto clothing for holding things. |
| river |
a large natural stream of water that flows toward a lake, ocean, or other larger body of water. |
| scare |
to frighten. |
| storm |
a violent event in weather. In a storm, there may be a lot of rain, snow, or wind. |