| bitter |
having a strong taste that is neither sweet nor sour. |
| bud |
a swelling on a plant that can grow into new parts, such as leaves or a flower. |
| fable |
a short tale that teaches a lesson. The characters in fables are often animals who speak and act like people. |
| fist |
a hand with the fingers bent under tight. |
| flip |
to throw in such a way as to cause to turn over or spin. |
| hoe |
a tool with a thin, flat blade at the end of a long handle. It is used for breaking up the soil. |
| illness |
the state of being unwell; sickness. |
| inventor |
one who conceives of or makes something new. |
| librarian |
a person who has special training to work in a library. |
| opposite |
on the side that is across from another; facing. |
| sea |
the salt water covering most of the earth; ocean. |
| steal |
to take something from another person without permission and in a way that is against the law. |
| storm |
a violent event in weather. In a storm, there may be a lot of rain, snow, or wind. |
| tow |
to pull along at the end of a rope or chain. |
| word |
a sound or group of sounds that has some meaning that other people can understand. Words are a basic unit of language. |