| assignment |
something given as a task, such as a job or lesson. |
| barely |
almost not at all. |
| carry |
to hold and take from one place to another. |
| desk |
a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing, using a computer, or reading. Desks usually have drawers where you keep paper, pens, and other supplies. |
| fortune |
a large amount of money or wealth. |
| frozen |
changed into a solid or made hard by freezing. |
| gift |
something a person gives without wanting anything in return; a present. |
| gulf |
a large area of ocean partly surrounded by land. |
| joke |
a short story with a funny ending that is told to make people laugh. |
| kingdom |
a country that is ruled by royalty. |
| movement |
a motion or way of moving. |
| stare |
to look straight at something with your eyes open wide and not moving. |
| stem |
the main part of a plant that supports the branches, leaves, and other parts. |
| streak |
a long, narrow line or mark. |
| village |
a small town or community, often in the country. |