| essay |
a short piece of writing on a particular subject that contains the ideas and opinions of the author. |
| fist |
a hand with the fingers bent under tight. |
| gate |
a part of a fence or wall that swings to open and close. |
| glow |
a steady light, especially the light given off by something very hot. |
| medical |
having to do with the study or practice of medicine. |
| mop |
a tool with cloth at the end of a stick that is used to clean floors and other things. |
| outstanding |
better than most others; excellent. |
| port |
a place where ships load, or the town or city near this place. |
| rule |
a law or direction that guides behavior or action. |
| starve |
to die or suffer from not eating. |
| system |
a group of things or parts that work together as a whole. |
| tent |
a shelter held up by poles and rope and made of cloth or plastic. |
| type |
a group of things that are the same in some way. |
| ugly |
not pleasant to look at. |
| vegetable |
a plant or part of a plant that is used for food, such as potato, broccoli, or onion. |