| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| crust |
any hard or crisp outer layer. |
| daylight |
the light of the day. |
| dealer |
a person whose job is to buy and sell. |
| emergency |
a sudden dangerous situation that requires immediate action or help. |
| housework |
the work of taking care of a household, especially cleaning inside the house. |
| independence |
freedom from outside control. |
| math |
a short form of a word that means the study of numbers. |
| overnight |
lasting or staying one night. |
| reservation |
something that keeps one from completely accepting or believing something; doubt. |
| secret |
not seen or known by others; private. |
| slip |
to slide suddenly on a slippery surface. |
| snowflake |
a single flake of snow. |
| trace |
a very small amount of something. |
| uniform |
a special suit of clothing worn by all members of a particular group. |