| cub |
the young of some mammals that eat meat, such as the bear and lion. |
| fist |
a hand with the fingers bent under tight. |
| gather |
to bring together into one place; collect. |
| key |
a metal object cut in a special way so it can open or close locks. |
| mild |
not harsh; gentle. |
| police |
a department of a town, city, or state government that protects people and their property and makes people obey laws. |
| powder |
a mass of fine, loose grains that are made when a solid material has been ground or crushed. |
| puzzle |
a toy or problem that you solve by thinking or by arranging letters, words, numbers, or objects. |
| root |
the part of a plant that grows under the ground. Roots take in water and food, and they hold the plant in the soil. |
| rule |
a law or direction that guides behavior or action. |
| splinter |
a small, sharp piece of material that is broken off from a larger piece. |
| twin |
either of two children or animals born at the same time to one mother. |
| voter |
one who helps decide something in an election by expressing his or her choice. |
| waist |
the part of the body between the chest and hips. |
| waterfall |
a stream of water that falls from a higher place; cascade. |