| battery |
a device that makes electricity by using chemical reactions. Batteries are used to power many things, including cars, flashlights, toys, and watches. |
| chuckle |
to laugh softly or in a quiet manner. |
| counselor |
a person who gives advice, especially as a job. |
| downtown |
of or located in the lower part or the business area of a city. |
| drench |
to soak, or wet completely. |
| mutiny |
to openly disobey or fight the leaders in charge or a lawful authority. |
| preference |
a person or thing that is liked better. |
| regard |
to think of with a particular feeling or in a certain way; consider. |
| religion |
a set of beliefs about how the universe was made and what its purpose is. Religion usually involves worship of a god or gods, and the belief in certain ideas about right and wrong behavior. |
| rut |
a hollow track worn into the ground. |
| sensitive |
able to smell, hear, taste, feel, or see very well. |
| squish |
to make a splashing or spluttering sound when squeezed or walked on, as mud. |
| stub |
a short part that sticks out; stump. |
| traffic |
the movement of people or vehicles along a sidewalk, road, or other route of travel. |
| unfold |
to open or spread out from a folded condition. |