| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| cord |
a covered wire that carries electricity to a piece of equipment such as a television or lamp. |
| ditch |
a long narrow opening in the ground used to drain away or supply water. |
| double |
two times the amount or number. |
| fin |
a thin, flat body part of a fish and certain other water animals which is used for swimming or balance. |
| hill |
a raised area of land smaller than a mountain. |
| measure |
to find out the exact size of something. |
| office |
a place where people do business work. |
| pain |
bad or terrible feeling in your body that is usually caused by injury or illness. |
| rate |
the speed or pace at which something is done. |
| staff |
a pole or rod often used as an aid in walking or hiking; walking stick. |
| string |
a thin rope. |
| twin |
either of two children or animals born at the same time to one mother. |
| uncle |
the brother of one's father or mother, or the husband of one's aunt. |
| village |
a small town or community, often in the country. |