| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| careful |
paying close attention to what one is doing; cautious. |
| costume |
clothing worn to make one look like some other person, animal, or thing. |
| dart |
to move quickly; dash. |
| dumb |
(informal) not smart; stupid. |
| hide |
to put or keep away from view. |
| hook |
a curved piece that is used for holding, hanging, or pulling things. A hook is made of metal, plastic, or another hard material. |
| junior |
of a lower position or rank. |
| kindness |
the quality of being kind. |
| nest |
a structure of sticks and other material that birds make to hold their eggs. |
| puzzle |
a toy or problem that you solve by thinking or by arranging letters, words, numbers, or objects. |
| slash |
to cut or strike with a strong, sweeping motion. |
| spoil |
to damage something so that you cannot use or enjoy it. |
| stone |
hard material like rock. |
| van |
a tall, covered truck or car used to move people or goods. |