| battery |
a device that makes electricity by using chemical reactions. Batteries are used to power many things, including cars, flashlights, toys, and watches. |
| deceive |
to cause to believe something that is not true; trick or fool. |
| dew |
little drops of water that collect at night on grass, plants, and other cool surfaces. |
| haul |
to pull or drag with force. |
| mutant |
a life form whose genes are different from those of its parents. A mutant has new traits or characteristics that it can pass on to its offspring. |
| nomination |
the act of choosing a person to run for office. |
| organ |
a part of plants or animals that performs a particular task. The heart, the lungs, the skin, and the eyes are all organs of animals. |
| relapse |
to return to bad behavior or poor health after a period of improvement. |
| territory |
the land and waters that belong to a country. |
| thread |
a fine cord used in sewing, weaving, and the like. Thread is usually made of two or more fibers such as cotton twisted together. |
| totem |
a living thing, such as an animal or plant, that is taken as the symbol of a family or clan. |
| translation |
writing or speech that has been changed from one language to another. |
| unconscious |
not aware. |
| weekday |
any day except Saturday and Sunday. |
| whisk |
to brush off or carry off with, or as though with, a quick, light sweep of the hand or a brush. |