| base |
the part that supports something or that something stands on. |
| blush |
to become red in the face because of shame or embarrassment. |
| brake |
a device used to slow or stop the motion of a vehicle or machine. |
| cool |
a little cold; not warm. |
| deed |
an act or action. |
| dump |
a place owned by a town or city where people can bring garbage. |
| fever |
a body temperature higher than normal that is usually caused by illness. |
| 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. |
| knot |
a tying together of material such as rope or string that is used to fasten. |
| nearly |
almost; just about but not quite. |
| orchard |
a piece of land planted with fruit or nut trees. |
| scream |
to make a loud high cry or sound. |
| swallow |
to cause food to go from the mouth to the stomach. |
| web |
a thin, open structure made of threads that connect to each other at points. |
| wet |
having water or other liquid within something or on the surface of something. |