| 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. |
| lock |
a device used to prevent people from taking something or to keep something closed. |
| magnet |
an object that has the power to pull certain metals toward itself. |
| nightmare |
a frightening dream. |
| oar |
a long pole that is wide and flat at one end. Oars are used to row or steer a boat. |
| owe |
to have to pay; be in debt to someone. |
| phrase |
a group of words forming part of a sentence but not having both a subject and a verb. |
| poster |
a sign made of paper or cardboard that is used for advertising, displaying information, or for decoration. |
| rain |
drops of water that form in the clouds and fall from the sky to the earth. |
| route |
a road or way of travel from one place to another. |
| 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. |
| string |
a thin rope. |
| tack |
a short pin with a flat, wide head. |
| textbook |
a book used for teaching a particular subject. |
| tight |
fastened or shut in a secure way; fixed in place. |