| apologize |
to say that you are sorry. |
| basic |
necessary as a base. Things that are basic need to be learned first or done first. |
| diver |
a person who works under water, using special clothing and equipment for breathing. |
| lobby |
to try to influence people who make laws to vote in a way that supports what the group wants. |
| mend |
to repair or fix. |
| ocean |
a part of the large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface. |
| petal |
one of the separate leaves that form the outer part of a flower head. Petals are usually a different color from the plant's other leaves. |
| pinch |
an amount that can be picked up between the thumb and a finger. |
| pit1 |
a deep natural or artificial hole in the ground. |
| police |
a department of a town, city, or state government that protects people and their property and makes people obey laws. |
| test |
an examination or experiment to find out what something is, what it is made up of, or how good it is. |
| trash |
anything that is thrown away because it is not wanted. |
| welcome |
used to express warm greetings to someone who has just arrived. |
| writer |
a person whose job is to create books, articles, poems, or other materials; author. |
| zone |
an area that is separate or different from other areas because of a particular environment, use, or some other special quality. |