| assignment |
something given as a task, such as a job or lesson. |
| bitter |
having a strong taste that is neither sweet nor sour. |
| catch |
to get control of (someone or something moving away); capture. |
| darkness |
lack of light. |
| height |
the distance from the bottom to the top. |
| lead1 |
to direct someone; guide. |
| pat1 |
a light tap or stroke with the open hand or a flat object. |
| peck2 |
to strike, or pick up quickly with the beak. |
| rate |
the speed or pace at which something is done. |
| rip |
to cut open, off, or apart with force; tear. |
| sack |
a large bag made of thick paper or other strong material. A sack is used to hold grain, potatoes, supplies, or other heavy things. |
| shallow |
not deep. |
| stormy |
having or characterized by storms. |
| think |
to judge or reason about something. |
| word |
a sound or group of sounds that has some meaning that other people can understand. Words are a basic unit of language. |