| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| calm |
not excited. |
| card |
a small, thick piece of paper used for sending a message to another person. |
| chew |
to break apart and make soft with the teeth. |
| click |
to make a slight, sharp sound. |
| crisp |
firm but breaking easily into pieces. |
| dye |
a substance that is used to give color to cloth, hair, or other materials. |
| horn |
a hard, hollow growth on the head of certain mammals. Goats and sheep are some animals that have horns. |
| jewelry |
things made of special stones and metal worn on the body for decoration. Rings, necklaces, and bracelets are some kinds of jewelry. |
| junior |
of a lower position or rank. |
| performer |
a person who sings, acts, or does some form entertainment for an audience. |
| pitch1 |
the throw of a baseball by the pitcher toward the batter, who tries to hit it. |
| spot |
a mark that is different in color from the area around it. |
| stable1 |
firm or steady; not likely to move. |
| strange |
not usual; odd. |