| actually |
as a matter of fact; really. |
| attic |
the space in a house that is under the roof and over the ceiling of the top floor. People often store things in the attic. |
| cousin |
the son or daughter of an aunt or uncle. |
| dead |
no longer alive. |
| emperor |
the male ruler of an empire. |
| flame |
the hot, bright gas that you see when something burns. |
| grease |
a thick, oily material used on a machine to allow the parts to rub together smoothly while the machine is working. |
| grip |
to grasp or hold firmly. |
| lab |
a short form of laboratory. |
| money |
the coins or paper bills of a country that are used to buy things or pay for services. |
| pavement |
the hard surface on a road or other flat area. |
| scientist |
a person who works in or studies a science. |
| secret |
not seen or known by others; private. |
| self |
one's own being, character, and nature. |
| tomorrow |
the day after today. |