| apron |
a piece of clothing that covers the front of the body. An apron is worn to keep clothes clean. |
| chum |
(informal) a close friend; pal. |
| courtesy |
good, polite manners. |
| diner |
one who eats a meal. |
| engine |
a machine that uses energy from a source such as gasoline or electricity to do work. |
| interview |
a meeting between a person who has applied for a job and the person who is offering the job. The person who wants the job must answer questions about his or her experience and qualifications. |
| mat |
a piece of material that is used to cover a small area of a floor or other surface. |
| neighborhood |
an area in a city, town, or other place that is different from other areas in some way. |
| palace |
the official home of a king or queen or other person of high rank, or a fancy home where a king or queen might live. |
| sour |
having a sharp taste caused by acid. Lemons, vinegar, and yogurt are some things that are sour. |
| stare |
to look straight at something with your eyes open wide and not moving. |
| super |
(informal) excellent; very good. |
| uncle |
the brother of one's father or mother, or the husband of one's aunt. |
| usual |
most common; normal. |
| worried |
feeling trouble or anxiety about something that might happen. |