| awful |
very bad; terrible; of poor quality. |
| crown |
a metal object worn on the head by kings and queens. Crowns are often made of gold or silver. |
| curve |
a line that bends smoothly in one direction without any straight parts. |
| decent |
kind and thoughtful. |
| drug |
a substance that causes a change in the body and mind. |
| elect |
to choose by means of voting. |
| explorer |
a person who travels through an area that is unknown to find out what is there. |
| genie |
a spirit, often in human form, that will grant one's wishes. Genies are sometimes written about in Arabian literature. |
| insect |
a small animal whose body is divided into three parts. Insects also have three pairs of legs and usually one or two pairs of wings. Bees, ants, butterflies, beetles, and flies are some kinds of insects. |
| kiss |
to touch or press with the lips as a sign of love or respect. |
| path |
a track beaten by the feet of people or animals. |
| photograph |
a picture made by using a camera that records an image. |
| planet |
a large object in outer space that moves around the sun or another star. |
| spacecraft |
a vehicle designed to travel in outer space. |
| squash1 |
to press into a flat mass. |