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WORD BLAST WORD LIST 2.0 *word ABILITY *def The quality of being able to do something. *enddef *word ABLAZE *def Being on fire. *enddef *word ABNORMAL *def Not typical or usual; not normal. *enddef *word ABOLISH *def To get rid of or destroy. *enddef *word ABSENT *def Not present or missing. *enddef *word ABSURD *def Ridiculous or foolish. *enddef *word ABUNDANT *def Occurring in large numbers; plentiful. *enddef *word ABUSIVE *def To be physically or verbally damaging to others. *enddef *word ACADEMY *def A school for special learning. *enddef *word ACCIDENT *def An unexpected and undesired event. *enddef *word ACCOMPLICE *def A person who helps a criminal commit an illegal act. *enddef *word ACCOMPLISHMENT *def Something which is completed successfully. *enddef *word ACCOUNT *def In banking, money deposited for future use. *enddef *word ACCURATE *def Factual, without error. *enddef *word ACCUSE *def To charge with wrongdoing. *enddef *word ACHIEVE *def To perform something successfully. *enddef *word ACORN *def The fruit of an oak tree. *enddef *word ACROBAT *def One who is skilled in gymnastics and feats of balance. *enddef *word ACTIVE *def Being in physical motion. *enddef *word ACTUAL *def Something which exists and is based on fact. *enddef *word ADDICTED *def To become physically dependent on a substance. *enddef *word ADDITION *def The act of determining the sum of numbers. *enddef *word ADDRESS *def The location where a person lives or works. *enddef *word ADJECTIVE *def A word which describes an attribute of a noun. *enddef *word ADMIRAL *def The commander-in-chief of a fleet of ships and vessels. *enddef *word ADMIRE *def To have a high opinion of and respect for. *enddef *word ADMIT *def To permit to enter. *enddef *word ADOPT *def To take a child into one's family as a permanent member. *enddef *word ADULT *def Fully developed and mature. *enddef *word ADVERTISE *def To make a public announcement of a product with the intention to sell it. *enddef *word ADVICE *def One's opinion about what should or could be done. *enddef *word AFFECTIONATE *def Having or showing love and tenderness. *enddef *word AGGRESSIVE *def Inclined to behave in a hostile or vicious manner. *enddef *word ALARM *def The sound mechanism of a clock which alerts the owner to a specified time. *enddef *word ALBINO *def A person or animal which lacks skin pigmentation and has an extremely pale complexion. *enddef *word ALCOHOL *def A colorless and highly flammable liquid which is the by-product of the fermentation of sugar. *enddef *word ALGEBRA *def A branch of mathematics in which symbols are used to represent the value of objects in equations. *enddef *word ALIKE *def Being very similar or resembling each other. *enddef *word ALLEGRO *def A quick, lively tempo in music. *enddef *word ALLERGY *def A sensitivity to certain substances or foods which usually causes coughing and sneezing. *enddef *word ALLOY *def A mixture of two or more metals. *enddef *word ALMOST *def A little short of; nearly. *enddef *word ALOHA *def A traditional greeting in Hawaii. *enddef *word ALTER *def To change or make different. *enddef *word ALTERNATE *def To happen or follow in turns. *enddef *word ALTITUDE *def The height of something above a certain level (usually sea level). *enddef *word AMAZE *def To be astonished or in a state of wonder. *enddef *word AMBITIOUS *def Highly motivated or eager. *enddef *word AMERICA *def The United States. *enddef *word ANACONDA *def A large nonpoisonous snake found in South America which suffocates its prey in its coils. *enddef *word ANCESTOR *def A person from whom one is descended. *enddef *word ANCHOR *def A heavy object attached to the end of a rope or chain which in turn is attached to a boat in order to keep it from moving. *enddef *word ANCIENT *def Very old, or from a time long ago. *enddef *word ANIMAL *def A creature other than a human being; usually a mammal. *enddef *word ANNOY *def To bother or disturb. *enddef *word ANNUAL *def Occurring every year. *enddef *word ANSWER *def The spoken or written response to a question. *enddef *word ANYWAY *def In any case; at least. *enddef *word APPAREL *def Clothing. *enddef *word APPOLOGIZE *def To acknowledge fault for a wrongdoing or offense. *enddef *word APPROXIMATE *def Very similar, but not exact. *enddef *word ARRANGE *def To put in a particular order. *enddef *word ARREST *def To hold someone who is accused of wrongdoing. *enddef *word ARTICULATE *def To speak clearly and effectively. *enddef *word ARTIFICIAL *def Something which is an imitation; not real. *enddef *word ARTIST *def A person who creates objects which are pleasing to look at. *enddef *word ASCEND *def To go up, as in climbing a mountain, or when a plane rises into the sky. *enddef *word ASSAULT *def A violent attack. *enddef *word ASSIGNMENT *def A task which one has been given. *enddef *word ASTEROID *def Any of the small objects which revolve around the sun between Mars and Jupiter. *enddef *word ATROCIOUS *def Very evil, cruel, or bad. *enddef *word ATTEMPT *def To make an effort to do something. *enddef *word ATTENTION *def Concentrating on something or listening to someone. *enddef *word ATTORNEY *def One who practices law. A person who provides legal advice and represents people in courts of law. *enddef *word ATTRACT *def To cause to draw closer, or to cause an interest. *enddef *word AUCTION *def A sale in which an object is sold to the highest bidder. *enddef *word AUDITORIUM *def A large room for holding meetings or performances. *enddef *word AUTHORITY *def Power assigned to someone to enforce laws or uphold rules. *enddef *word AUTOGRAPH *def A person's written signature. *enddef *word AVALANCHE *def The falling of a large mass of snow down a mountainside. *enddef *word AVOID *def To stay away from. *enddef *word AWFUL *def Very bad or unpleasant. *enddef *word BACKPACK *def Something which one wears on one's back in order to carry things. *enddef *word BACKTRACK *def To go back over a course along which one has come. *enddef *word BACTERIA *def A single-celled microorganism. *enddef *word BAFFLE *def To confuse and perplex. *enddef *word BAGEL *def A ring-shaped roll made from bread dough. *enddef *word BAILIFF *def A uniformed, armed attendant in a courtroom. *enddef *word BALANCE *def To steady one's self so as not to fall over. *enddef *word BALLAD *def A poem set to music. *enddef *word BALLET *def A graceful and artistic dance. *enddef *word BALLOON *def A flexible, spherical bag inflated with air and often displayed at festive events. *enddef *word BALLOT *def A written ticket used to cast a vote. *enddef *word BAMBOO *def A strong, lightweight, hollow type of wood found predominately in Asia. *enddef *word BAMBOOZLE *def To trick or deceive someone. *enddef *word BANANA *def A long yellow fruit. *enddef *word BANKRUPT *def To have lost all of one's money and be unable to pay one's debts. *enddef *word BANQUET *def A fancy, ceremonial dinner. *enddef *word BAREBACK *def To ride a horse with no saddle. *enddef *word BARITONE *def A low male voice, higher than a bass, and lower than a tenor. *enddef *word BARNACLE *def A hard-shelled crustacean that attaches itself to ships. *enddef *word BARRACKS *def The living quarters for a group of soldiers. *enddef *word BARRACUDA *def A carnivorous, aggressive topical fish. *enddef *word BARREL *def A large, cylindrical container, usually made of wood or metal. *enddef *word BASHFUL *def Extremely shy. *enddef *word BATHTUB *def A device in which one takes a bath. *enddef *word BATTLEFIELD *def A large, open area where military conflicts take place. *enddef *word BAYONET *def A knife which is attached to the end of a rifle. *enddef *word BAZOOKA *def A tube through which a projectile with a warhead is launched. *enddef *word BEAUTIFUL *def Extremely pretty. *enddef *word BEAVER *def A rodent which builds a dam in a river in order to create a pond in which it will build a lodge. *enddef *word BEDSPREAD *def A decorative bed covering. *enddef *word BEEKEEPER *def A person who tends to bees and their hives. *enddef *word BEHEMOTH *def A beast or a huge animal. *enddef *word BELLOWS *def A device for producing a stream of air, usually used to get a fire going. *enddef *word BENEFICIAL *def Something which is to one's advantage. *enddef *word BENEVOLENT *def One who is kindly. *enddef *word BETRAY *def To be disloyal to. *enddef *word BEWILDER *def To confuse. *enddef *word BICYCLE *def A two-wheeled device used for locomotion. *enddef *word BIFOCALS *def Eyeglasses which have two lenses, one for near vision, and one for vision at a distance. *enddef *word BILINGUAL *def One who is able to speak two languages. *enddef *word BILLBOARD *def A large structure on which advertisements are displayed. *enddef *word BILLFOLD *def A pouch in which money is carried. *enddef *word BILLION *def One thousand million. *enddef *word BINOCULAR *def An optical device designed for magnifying a distant image, which is used with both eyes. *enddef *word BIOLOGY *def The science of living organisms. *enddef *word BIPLANE *def An airplane which has two wings. *enddef *word BIRTHDAY *def The annual observance of one's birth. *enddef *word BITTERSWEET *def Something which produces both pain and pleasure. *enddef *word BLACKBOARD *def A flat surface on which teachers write with chalk. *enddef *word BLAST *def A loud bang, such as what you hear when you don't get a word right in this game! *enddef *word BLINDFOLD *def To cover the eyes so as to prevent sight. *enddef *word BLOODHOUND *def A dog with a very keen sense of smell. *enddef *word BLOWHOLE *def The nostril located on the top of a whale's head. *enddef *word BLOWTORCH *def A portable gag torch usually used to cut metals. *enddef *word BLUBBER *def A thick layer of fat. *enddef *word BLUNDER *def A foolish mistake. *enddef *word BOARDWALK *def A pathway made of wooden planks, usually found at beaches. *enddef *word BOASTFUL *def A term used to describe someone who boasts and brags. *enddef *word BOATHOUSE *def A building in which boats are kept. *enddef *word BOBSLED *def A long sled which runs along an icy track. *enddef *word BOMBARD *def To attack with bombs from the air. *enddef *word BONFIRE *def A large fire usually held at a campsite around which everyone sings songs. *enddef *word BOOKSHELF *def A flat surface on which books are stored. *enddef *word BOOKWORM *def One who reads a lot. *enddef *word BOOMERANG *def A flat wooden object which can be thrown in such a manner that it returns to the thrower. *enddef *word BOONDOGGLE *def Unnecessary work which usually is a waste of effort. *enddef *word BORROW *def To take an object on loan. *enddef *word BOSTON *def The capital of the state of Massachusetts. *enddef *word BOTANY *def The study of plants. *enddef *word BOTHER *def To disturb or annoy. *enddef *word BOULDER *def An enormous rock. *enddef *word BOULEVARD *def A wide road, usually lined with trees. *enddef *word BOUNDARY *def A borderline. *enddef *word BOUTIQUE *def A small shop. *enddef *word BOWLING *def A game in which one trys to knock down pins with a large ball. *enddef *word BRACELET *def Jewelry which is worn around the wrist. *enddef *word BRAINWASH *def To forcibly change another person's beliefs and views. *enddef *word BRAVADO *def False bravery. *enddef *word BRAVERY *def A courageous act. *enddef *word BRAZEN *def Bold and shameless. *enddef *word BREADBOARD *def An object on which bread is sliced. *enddef *word BREAKFAST *def The first meal of the day. *enddef *word BREATHLESS *def Short of breath. *enddef *word BREWERY *def A place where beer is produced. *enddef *word BRIDEGROOM *def A man who has just been married. *enddef *word BRIDGE *def A structure spanning two points which provides accessibility between those locations. *enddef *word BRIGHTNESS *def Possessing an intense degree of light. *enddef *word BRILLIANT *def One who is extremely smart. *enddef *word BRONCO *def A wild horse. *enddef *word BROTHER *def A male sibling. *enddef *word BRUNET *def A person with dark brown hair. *enddef *word BUCCANEER *def A pirate. *enddef *word BUFFOON *def A stupid person. *enddef *word BULLDOZER *def A tractor used to move large quantities of earth. *enddef *word BULLPEN *def A place where baseball pitchers practice before entering the game. *enddef *word BUOYANT *def Something which is able to float in a liquid. *enddef *word BURGLAR *def A person who breaks into houses and steals. *enddef *word BURROW *def A hole in the ground which is used for shelter by a small animal. *enddef *word BUTCHER *def A person who prepares and sells meat. *enddef *word BUTTERFLY *def An insect with a thin body and four colorful wings. *enddef *word CABBAGE *def A plant with a large head and green, overlapping leaves. *enddef *word CABOOSE *def The last car of a train. *enddef *word CAFETERIA *def A restaurant where the customers serve themselves and then carry their selections on trays to their table. *enddef *word CAFFEINE *def A stimulant commonly found in coffee and tea. *enddef *word CALCIUM *def An element which is the main substance contained in bones. *enddef *word CALCULATOR *def A device for performing numerical computations. *enddef *word CALDRON *def A large kettle used for boiling. *enddef *word CALENDAR *def A chart showing the months, weeks, and days of the year. *enddef *word CALIFORNIA *def The largest Pacific coast state in the U.S. *enddef *word CALORIE *def A basic unit of heat. *enddef *word CAMERA *def A device used for taking photographs. *enddef *word CAMOUFLAGE *def To cause something to blend in with its background so as to hide it. *enddef *word CAMPFIRE *def An fire at a campsite. *enddef *word CAMPUS *def The grounds on which a school is located. *enddef *word CANDLELIGHT *def Light produced by a candle. *enddef *word CANNONBALL *def A round ball fired from a cannon. *enddef *word CANTEEN *def An object used for carrying drinking water. *enddef *word CANVAS *def The material on which paintings are made. *enddef *word CANYON *def A deep gorge in the earth which is formed by a river. *enddef *word CAPABLE *def Having the ability to do something. *enddef *word CAPACITY *def The amount or quantity of material that can be held by an object. *enddef *word CAPITAL *def The town or city where the government in a state or country is located. *enddef *word CARBON *def An element which is found in all organisms. *enddef *word CARCASS *def The dead body of an animal. *enddef *word CARDIOLOGIST *def A medical doctor who specializes in diseases of the heart. *enddef *word CAREER *def A long-term occupation; one's life work. *enddef *word CAREFREE *def To be free of worries. *enddef *word CARNATION *def A popular flower with fragrant white, pink, or red petals. *enddef *word CARNIVAL *def A amusement park with rides and games which is in town for just a short period. *enddef *word CARNIVOROUS *def A term used to describe a meat-eating animal or plant. *enddef *word CAROUSEL *def A merry-go-round. *enddef *word CARPENTER *def A person who specializes in woodworking. *enddef *word CARPET *def A floor covering usually found in the living areas of homes. *enddef *word CARRIAGE *def A four-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses. *enddef *word CARTOGRAPHY *def The art of map-making. *enddef *word CARTOON *def A funny drawing. *enddef *word CARTWHEEL *def A somersault in which the body rotates in a full circle with the arms and legs outstretched. *enddef *word CASHIER *def A person who handles cash transactions in a store or business. *enddef *word CASSEROLE *def Food prepared and served in a dish. *enddef *word CATAPAULT *def A device used for hurling large stones. *enddef *word CATCHER *def The person on a baseball team who catches balls that are thrown by the pitcher and not hit by the batter. *enddef *word CELEBRATE *def To observe an event in a festive manner. *enddef *word CELEBRITY *def A famous person. *enddef *word CELLOPHANE *def A thin, flexible, waterproof wrapping material. *enddef *word CEMENT *def A material which can be mixed with water, molded, and then hardens. *enddef *word CENTENNIAL *def Something which occurs every 100 years. *enddef *word CENTIPEDE *def A worm-like creature which has many legs. *enddef *word CENTURY *def A period of 100 years. *enddef *word CERTAIN *def Something which is sure and without any doubt. *enddef *word CERTIFICATE *def A written object which declares that the holder has made a specific achievement. *enddef *word CHAIRPERSON *def The person who heads a meeting or committee. *enddef *word CHALLENGE *def Something which is difficult and which requires all of one's abilities to accomplish. *enddef *word CHAMELEON *def A lizard which has the ability to change color. *enddef *word CHAMPAGNE *def A sparkling, bubbly white wine. *enddef *word CHAMPION *def The person who wins a contest. *enddef *word CHANNEL *def The bed of a river or stream. *enddef *word CHAOS *def The state of total confusion. *enddef *word CHAPTER *def A section of a book. *enddef *word CHARACTER *def A person portrayed in a book or show. *enddef *word CHARCOAL *def A black carbon-containing substance which is used for fuel. *enddef *word CHARITY *def Something of value which is given to help the poor. *enddef *word CHARLATAN *def A person who falsely claims to have a particular skill. *enddef *word CHASSIS *def The metal supporting frame of an automobile. *enddef *word CHATTERBOX *def A very talkative person. *enddef *word CHAUFFEUR *def One whose job it is to drive an automobile. *enddef *word CHEAPSKATE *def A very stingy person. *enddef *word CHECKBOOK *def A book of blank checks which is issued by a bank. *enddef *word CHECKERBOARD *def A board on which the game of checkers is played. *enddef *word CHECKMATE *def A chess move which attacks an opponent's king in such a way that no escape is possible, thus ending the game. *enddef *word CHEETAH *def The fastest creature on our planet. *enddef *word CHEMIST *def A person who specializes in chemistry. *enddef *word CHICKEN *def A common fowl bird which produces eggs. *enddef *word CHIHUAHUA *def A type of dog which is extremely small. *enddef *word CHIMNEY *def A device which carries sparks and smoke away from a fireplace and safely out of a house. *enddef *word CHIMPANZEE *def An African monkey which is fairly intelligent. *enddef *word CHLORINE *def A chemical which is used to kill germs in water (typically used in swimming pools). *enddef *word CHOCOLATE *def A candy made from cacao seeds. *enddef *word CHOPPER *def A slang term for "helicopter". *enddef *word CHUCKLE *def A quiet laugh. *enddef *word CINDERELLA *def A popular fairy-tale character who escapes from an awful situation at home and marries a handsome prince. *enddef *word CINEMA *def A theater in which motion pictures are shown. *enddef *word CINNAMON *def A spice made from the ground bark of a particular type of tree typically found in Asia. *enddef *word CIRCLE *def A path along which every point is the same distance from the center point. *enddef *word CIRCUMFERENCE *def The distance around the boundary of an object. *enddef *word CITIZEN *def The resident of a town, city, state, or nation. *enddef *word CLAMMY *def Something which is moist and cold and considered to be unpleasant. *enddef *word CLARINET *def A musical instrument in the woodwind family. *enddef *word CLASSMATE *def A member of one's class in school. *enddef *word CLEVER *def Smart and quick-witted. *enddef *word CLIPBOARD *def A small board with a clamp at the top used for holding papers and providing a hard surface on which to write. *enddef *word CLOSET *def A small room used for storing clothes and miscellaneous objects. *enddef *word CLUTTER *def A collection of litter and junk. *enddef *word COASTER *def A small disk placed beneath a glass which is used to protect the surface of the table from scratches. *enddef *word COBRA *def An extremely venomous snake found predominately in Asia. *enddef *word COLLAPSE *def To cave in and fall down. *enddef *word COLLECTION *def A group of objects which are kept together and usually have a common theme. *enddef *word COLLEGE *def A school of higher learning. *enddef *word COLLIDE *def To crash together, usually violently. *enddef *word COLONEL *def A rank in the U.S. Army which is above that of "major" and below that of "general". *enddef *word COLOSSAL *def Huge, enormous. *enddef *word COMFORTER *def A quilted covering for a bed. *enddef *word COMMENT *def A written note which is used to explain something. *enddef *word COMMERCIAL *def An advertisement on radio or television. *enddef *word COMMITTEE *def A group of people assigned to perform a task. *enddef *word COMMON *def Ordinary, typical, usual. *enddef *word COMMOTION *def A noisy disturbance. *enddef *word COMMUNICATE *def To transmit information and make it known to people. *enddef *word COMMUNITY *def A group of people living in a local region. *enddef *word COMPANION *def A person who lives or travels with another. *enddef *word COMPASS *def A device used to determine direction. *enddef *word COMPETENT *def Well-qualified and able to do a job. *enddef *word COMPLAIN *def To express feelings of dissatisfaction. *enddef *word COMPLETE *def Finished; having all required parts. *enddef *word CONCEPT *def An idea or thought. *enddef *word CONCERT *def A musical event in which a number of performers are involved. *enddef *word CONFINE *def To keep something or someone within a boundary. *enddef *word CONFLICT *def A struggle or battle. *enddef *word CONGREGATION *def A group of people who come together for religious services. *enddef *word CONGRESS *def The lawmaking branch of the United States, which consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate. *enddef *word CONQUER *def To take over a region, usually by force. *enddef *word CONSIDERATE *def Someone who shows an interest in the needs and concerns of others. *enddef *word CONSTELLATION *def A group of stars which usually resembles objects or animals. *enddef *word CONTINENT *def A large land mass. *enddef *word CONTRACT *def An agreement between two or more people or groups of people. *enddef *word CONVENIENT *def Easy to get at or get to. *enddef *word CONVERSTAION *def A spoken dialogue between people. *enddef *word COOPERATE *def To work together to achieve something. *enddef *word COPPER *def A soft metal used to make electrical wire and once used to make pennies. *enddef *word CORNSTALK *def The thick stem from which ears of corn grow. *enddef *word CORRESPOND *def To communicate with someone via written letters, usually over a period of time. *enddef *word COUNTERFEIT *def Fake money, usually imitation paper money. *enddef *word COURAGEOUS *def Someone who is brave. *enddef *word COUSIN *def The child of your aunt or uncle. *enddef *word COWBOY *def A person who takes care of cattle and usually rides a horse. *enddef *word CRACKPOT *def A crazy person. *enddef *word CRANIUM *def The skull. *enddef *word CRANKY *def Someone who has a bad temper and who is irritable and ornery. *enddef *word CRATER *def A hole in the ground produced by the impact of a meteor. *enddef *word CREATURE *def A living being. *enddef *word CRIMINAL *def A person who commits a crime. *enddef *word CROCODILE *def A large, carnivorous, aquatic reptile. *enddef *word CROISSANT *def A tasty, buttered breakfast pastry. *enddef *word CRUTCH *def A device which helps a person who has broken a leg to walk. *enddef *word CURRENCY *def Any of the various forms of money. *enddef *word CURTAIN *def A cloth window covering or shade. *enddef *word CUSTOMER *def A person who buys something from someone. *enddef *word CYAN *def A bright, greenish-blue color. *enddef *word CYLINDER *def A three-dimensional object which usually has a circular cross-section. *enddef *word DABBLE *def To do something in a not-so-serious manner. *enddef *word DAGGER *def A short knife, often curved, that is typically carried under the belt. *enddef *word DALMATION *def A spotted dog, often used as the mascot for a fire company. *enddef *word DANDELION *def A yellow-flowered weed often found on lawns. *enddef *word DANDRUFF *def White flakes from the scalp. *enddef *word DARKROOM *def A room in which photographs are developed. *enddef *word DASHBOARD *def The instrument panel in an automobile. *enddef *word DAWDLE *def To waste time. *enddef *word DAYDREAM *def A "wandering" of the mind into a dream-like state during the day. *enddef *word DEAFENING *def A term used to describe an extremely loud sound. *enddef *word DECADE *def A period of 10 years. *enddef *word DECAY *def To decompose or rot. *enddef *word DECEIVE *def To trick or mislead someone. *enddef *word DECENT *def Kind and generous. *enddef *word DECIBLE *def A unit of measure for the intensity of sound. *enddef *word DECORATE *def To beautify something with pretty ornaments. *enddef *word DECREASE *def To become gradually less. *enddef *word DEFEAT *def To win over, as in a battle. *enddef *word DEFECTIVE *def Something which has one or more problems and will not operate in a normal manner. *enddef *word DEFEND *def To protect someone or something from an attack or danger. *enddef *word DEFINITION *def The meaning of a word. *enddef *word DEFROST *def To thaw, or to become free of ice buildup. *enddef *word DEFUSE *def To deactivate a bomb or explosive device. *enddef *word DEGREE *def A unit of measure for temperature. *enddef *word DEHUMIDIFY *def To remove moisture from the air. *enddef *word DEHYDRATION *def A dangerous loss of water from the body which can lead to serious physical problems. *enddef *word DELIBERATE *def On purpose; intentional. *enddef *word DELICIOUS *def Something which is very tasty. *enddef *word DELINQUENT *def A person who breaks laws. *enddef *word DELIVER *def To bring an item directly to someone. *enddef *word DEMOCRACY *def A government by the people. *enddef *word DEMOLISH *def To wreck or tear down, as with a building. *enddef *word DENTIST *def A person who specializes in care of the teeth. *enddef *word DENVER *def The capital of Colorado. *enddef *word DEPEND *def To rely on. *enddef *word DEPLETE *def To use up something. *enddef *word DEPOSIT *def To place money into an account. *enddef *word DEPRESS *def To make a person sad and gloomy. *enddef *word DESCEND *def To go down to a lower level. *enddef *word DESERT *def A dry, sandy, barren region. *enddef *word DESIRE *def To want and express a wish for something. *enddef *word DESOLATE *def Barren and uninhabited (usually referring to a place or region). *enddef *word DESTINATION *def The place that someone intends to get to. *enddef *word DESTROY *def To ruin something so that it is no longer useful. *enddef *word DETERGENT *def A cleaning substance, usually used for washing clothes. *enddef *word DETROIT *def A city in Michigan which is famous for automobile production. *enddef *word DEVELOPMENT *def A group of homes built by a construction company. *enddef *word DEVIOUS *def Done in an underhanded manner. *enddef *word DEXTERITY *def The ability to use the hands skillfully. *enddef *word DIAGNOSIS *def The determination of what disease a person is afflicted with. *enddef *word DIAGONAL *def A slanted line. In a rectangle, a line joining opposite corners. *enddef *word DIALECT *def The variation of a language which is spoken in a region. *enddef *word DIAMOND *def An extremely hard and precious gemstone. The birthstone associated with the month of April. *enddef *word DIARY *def The daily record of a person's experiences. *enddef *word DICTATOR *def An evil ruler who has absolute authority over a population. *enddef *word DIFFERENT *def Not alike. *enddef *word DIFFICULT *def Something which is hard to do. *enddef *word DIGESTION *def The biological process by which foods are decomposed and converted into energy. *enddef *word DILATE *def To become wider and larger. *enddef *word DILEMMA *def A situation in which one is forced to choose between nearly equal choices. *enddef *word DINOSAUR *def A large, prehistoric creature which became extinct millions of years ago. *enddef *word DIPLOMA *def A certificate issued by a school at graduation. *enddef *word DIPSTICK *def A rod used to measure the level of oil in an automobile crankcase. *enddef *word DISAGREE *def To fail to agree with someone. *enddef *word DISAPPROVE *def To have a negative opinion of. *enddef *word DISASTER *def Something which is a total failure, or which produces widespread destruction and devastation. *enddef *word DISCOUNT *def To reduce the price of an object in order to promote its sale. *enddef *word DISCOVER *def To find out or learn of or about something. *enddef *word DISCUSS *def To talk about a subject. *enddef *word DISGUISE *def To change one's appearance in order to prevent recognition. *enddef *word DISHONEST *def To lie, cheat, or deceive. *enddef *word DISHWASHER *def A machine that washes dishes. *enddef *word DISMAL *def Something which causes depression and despair. *enddef *word DISMOUNT *def To get down from a horse. *enddef *word DISORIENT *def To loose one's sense of direction. *enddef *word DISPOSITION *def A person's usual emotional state. *enddef *word DISSOLVE *def To melt or pass into solution. *enddef *word DISTANT *def Far off in location or time. *enddef *word DISTORT *def To twist out of shape. *enddef *word DISTRESS *def To cause anxiety or worry. *enddef *word DISTRIBUTE *def To deliver or pass out. *enddef *word DISTRICT *def A division of an area, usually for administrative purposes. *enddef *word DITCH *def A long, narrow trench in the ground. *enddef *word DIVER *def One who dives into the water. *enddef *word DIVIDE *def To separate into parts. *enddef *word DIVIDEND *def The profits made on the ownership of stock in a company. *enddef *word DOCTOR *def A person trained in medical science. *enddef *word DOGCATCHER *def A person who has the job of rounding up stray dogs and other animals. *enddef *word DOLLHOUSE *def A small house for dolls. *enddef *word DOLPHIN *def A popular marine mammal. *enddef *word DOMICILE *def One's home. *enddef *word DONATE *def To give something as a gift to a charity. *enddef *word DOORBELL *def A bell used to signify that someone is waiting at the door. *enddef *word DOORMAT *def A mat used for wiping the shoes before entering a house or building. *enddef *word DORMITORY *def A building on a school campus in which students are housed. *enddef *word DOSAGE *def The amount of medication to give someone. *enddef *word DOUBLE *def Twice as much. *enddef *word DOUBT *def To be uncertain of. *enddef *word DOUGHNUT *def A tasty, ring-shaped pastry. *enddef *word DOWNSTREAM *def In the direction of a flowing stream. *enddef *word DOWNWIND *def In the direction which the wind is blowing. *enddef *word DRAB *def Dull and unappealing. *enddef *word DRAGON *def A large, mythical beast which was often portrayed as breathing fire. *enddef *word DRAWBRIDGE *def A bridge which can be raised in order to permit ships to pass by. *enddef *word DREAM *def Mental images which occur during sleep. *enddef *word DRESSER *def A chest of drawers for holding clothing. *enddef *word DRIBBLE *def To move a ball in the game of basketball. *enddef *word DRILL *def A device for boring holes in objects. *enddef *word DRIZZLE *def A light, misty rain. *enddef *word DROMEDARY *def A single-humped camel. *enddef *word DRONE *def A male honeybee. *enddef *word DRUNKARD *def One who is often intoxicated. *enddef *word DUCK *def An aquatic fowl. *enddef *word DUET *def A musical performance involving two instruments. *enddef *word DUNGEON *def An drab, underground chamber used for holding prisoners. *enddef *word DUPLICATE *def To make a copy of something. *enddef *word DYNAMITE *def A powerful explosive. *enddef *word EAGLE *def A large bird of prey, which is also found on many U.S. coins. *enddef *word EARTH *def The name of the planet on which we live. *enddef *word ECHOLOCATION *def The process which mammals such as bats and dolphins use to locate objects using sound waves. *enddef *word ECLIPSE *def From one's point of view, the overlapping of one celestial body by another. *enddef *word EDITOR *def The person who edits a book or other literary work. *enddef *word EDUCATION *def A process which one goes through to obtain a formal set of knowledge, usually at a school or other institution for learning. *enddef *word EEL *def A long, snake-like fish. Some are able to produce an electric current. *enddef *word EERIE *def Something which is mysterious and which usually causes fear and trepidation. *enddef *word EFFECTIVE *def Something which serves a useful purpose. *enddef *word EGGBEATER *def A kitchen device used for beating eggs or mixing things together. *enddef *word EJECT *def To throw out or expel. For example, a pilot may be forces to eject if his or her plane is damaged and out of control. *enddef *word ELASTIC *def Something which can stretch, and will return to its original shape and size when the load it is subjected to is released. *enddef *word ELBOW *def The joint connecting the forearm and the upper arm. *enddef *word ELECTRICITY *def The flow of electric current through a conductor, usually a wire. *enddef *word ELECTROMAGNET *def A magnet created by winding wire around a metal rod and running an electric current through the wire. *enddef *word ELECTRONICS *def The science of electrical devices. *enddef *word ELEMENT *def In chemistry, the fundamental building block for matter. *enddef *word ELEPHANT *def A large, gray African animal. *enddef *word ELEVATOR *def An device for transporting people from one floor of a building to another. *enddef *word EMBRACE *def To hug, as a show of affection. *enddef *word EMERALD *def A brilliant green gemstone. *enddef *word EMPEROR *def The ruler of an empire. *enddef *word EMPLOYEE *def A person who works for another for payment. *enddef *word EMPTY *def Something which does not contain anything. *enddef *word ENCHILADA *def A Mexican food specialty, consisting of a tortilla roll filled with meat and cheese. *enddef *word ENDLESS *def Something which seems to never end. *enddef *word ENEMY *def One who is hostile toward another and wishes to do harm to the person. *enddef *word ENGINE *def A machine which converts energy (usually from fuel) into motion. *enddef *word ENGINEER *def A person who is trained in mathematics and the sciences and who uses those skills to analyze and solve physical problems. *enddef *word ENGRAVE *def To carve letters or a design into a material. *enddef *word ENORMOUS *def Huge in size, vast. *enddef *word ENOUGH *def Having an amount of something which is sufficient for some purpose. *enddef *word ENRAGE *def To infuriate or anger. *enddef *word ENROLL *def To sign up or register, as for classes in a university. *enddef *word ENTER *def To go into. *enddef *word ENTHUSIASTIC *def Eager to do something. *enddef *word ENTRANCE *def A passageway which permits someone to pass into a place. *enddef *word ENVELOPE *def A paper container used for mailing letters. *enddef *word ENVIRONMENT *def The surroundings in which one lives or works. *enddef *word ENVY *def Jealousy or resentment. *enddef *word EON *def A very long period of time. *enddef *word EPICENTER *def The point from which an earthquake originates. *enddef *word EPISODE *def In television, one show of a series. *enddef *word EQUATION *def In mathematics, a relationship between one or more variables and numeric values. *enddef *word EQUATOR *def The imaginary circle around the earth which separates the Northern and Southern hemispheres. *enddef *word EQUIPTMENT *def The devices and tools which one needs to perform a job or some other function. *enddef *word EQUIVALENT *def Being equal in value. *enddef *word ERASE *def To remove by rubbing out, as with the chalk on a chalkboard. *enddef *word EROSION *def The washing away of earth by moving water. *enddef *word ERRAND *def A short trip required in order to perform a small task. *enddef *word ERROR *def A statement which is incorrect. *enddef *word ERUPTION *def The discharge of lava from a volcano. *enddef *word ESCALATOR *def A moving staircase used to transport people from one floor of a building to another. *enddef *word ESCAPE *def To break away from, as in a prisoner who breaks out of jail. *enddef *word ESOPHAGUS *def The passageway to the stomach through which food and liquids taken through the mouth pass. *enddef *word ESPIONAGE *def The act of spying. *enddef *word ESTIMATE *def To make an approximation of a quantity. *enddef *word EUROPE *def A continent to the west of Asia. *enddef *word EVENING *def The period of the day between late afternoon and night. *enddef *word EVERGREEN *def A type of tree which does not loose its leaves in the autumn and whose leaves remain green throughout the year. *enddef *word EVIL *def Bad or wicked. *enddef *word EVOLUTION *def The process in which something changes to a different, usually "higher" form. *enddef *word EXACT *def Accurate and precise. *enddef *word EXAGGERATION *def Something that is overstated. *enddef *word EXAMINATION *def A set of questions given in order to determine if a person has mastered a subject. *enddef *word EXAMPLE *def Something which is used as a sample and which is representative of the group to which it belongs. *enddef *word EXCELLENT *def Something which is done in an outstanding manner or which is superior to others. *enddef *word EXCHANGE *def To trade one thing for another, which is usually of the same value. *enddef *word EXCITABLE *def Capable of being excited. *enddef *word EXERSIZE *def Physical activity which is done for the purpose of keeping the body fit. *enddef *word EXHALE *def To breathe out. *enddef *word EXHAUST *def The gases which are expelled from an automobile when it is operating. *enddef *word EXHIBIT *def To show or display. *enddef *word EXIT *def A passageway used to leave a room or building. *enddef *word EXPEL *def To drive out. For example, when a person is no longer allowed to return to school. *enddef *word EXPENDABLE *def Something which can be given up if necessary without causing much harm. *enddef *word EXPENSIVE *def Something which is highly priced. *enddef *word EXPERIMENT *def A test conducted in order to gather data in order to establish relationships among quantities. *enddef *word EXPLORER *def Someone who explores. *enddef *word EXPLOSION *def A sudden release of energy, usually accompanied by a loud noise, such as what happens when you don't guess a word correctly in this game. *enddef *word EXTERIOR *def The outer surface of an object. *enddef *word EXTINCT *def The term used to refer to a species which no longer exists. *enddef *word EXTINGUISH *def To put out, as with a fire. *enddef *word EXTRA *def That which goes beyond what is expected or due. *enddef *word EXTRACT *def To pull out, as with a tooth. *enddef *word EXTRAORDINARY *def Something which goes beyond what is usual or ordinary. *enddef *word EXUBERANT *def Full of energy. *enddef *word EYEBROW *def The ridge of hair over an eye. *enddef *word EYEGLASSES *def A frame containing lenses which is used to correct one's vision. *enddef *word EYELID *def The skin which can be lowered to cover the eye. *enddef *word FACTORY *def A building in which goods are manufactured. *enddef *word FALCON *def A fast, powerful bird of prey. *enddef *word FAMILIAR *def Something with which one is acquainted, knows about, and is comfortable with. *enddef *word FAMILY *def A group of people who live together, including a husband, a wife, and children. *enddef *word FAMINE *def A long-term and widespread shortage of food. *enddef *word FAMISHED *def To be very hungry or starving. *enddef *word FAMOUS *def A word used to describe a person who is known for outstanding accomplishments. *enddef *word FANTASTIC *def Something which is extraordinary and wonderful. *enddef *word FANTASY *def A mental image of something which is not real, but which a person often wishes would happen. *enddef *word FARM *def Land on which food is grown or animals are raised. *enddef *word FARMHOUSE *def The home on a farm which the farmer and his or her family live in. *enddef *word FASCINATING *def Something which attracts and holds one's interest. *enddef *word FASHIONABLE *def Something which is currently used or worn by many people, and which is considered to be desirable to obtain. *enddef *word FAST *def Something which moves quickly. *enddef *word FATAL *def Something which causes death. *enddef *word FATIGUE *def Weariness or exhaustion. *enddef *word FAULTY *def Something which is defective and not in proper working order. *enddef *word FAVOR *def Something which is done as an act of kindness. *enddef *word FAVORITE *def That which is liked more than others of its type. *enddef *word FAWN *def A young deer. *enddef *word FEARLESS *def One who is not afraid of anything. *enddef *word FEAST *def A huge, festive meal. *enddef *word FEBRUARY *def The second month of the year. *enddef *word FEEBLE *def Being weak and frail. *enddef *word FEEDBAG *def A bag of food which is attached to a horse's mouth, which permits the animal to eat at will. *enddef *word FEMALE *def The members of a species which produce eggs and bear young (with the exception of sea horses). *enddef *word FENDER *def The protective structure over each wheel of a bike or automobile. *enddef *word FEROCIOUS *def Something which is savage and fierce. *enddef *word FESTIVE *def Something which is merry and joyous. *enddef *word FETCH *def To go and get something and bring it back. *enddef *word FIANCEE *def A woman who is engaged to be married. *enddef *word FICTITIOUS *def Something which is not real. *enddef *word FIGHTER *def One who participates in a battle or fight. *enddef *word FILAMENT *def The thin wire in a lightbulb which produces light when an electric current passes through it. *enddef *word FILLET *def A thin slice of meat or fish in which the bones have been removed. *enddef *word FINANCE *def The management of money and other valuables. *enddef *word FINGER *def One of the digits of the hand. *enddef *word FINGERNAIL *def The hard, thin covering at the front of each finger. *enddef *word FIRECRACKER *def A small, inexpensive explosive device which is used at celebrations to make noise. *enddef *word FIREFLY *def A type of beetle which is capable of producing a small amount of light and which flashes the light periodically. *enddef *word FIREHOUSE *def A fire station. *enddef *word FIREPLACE *def A structure in a home which is designed for burning wood in order to produce heat and a nice atmosphere. *enddef *word FIREWOOD *def Wood which is burned in a fireplace to produce heat. *enddef *word FIREWORKS *def A display of exploding devices which produce beautiful displays of sound and light for amusement. *enddef *word FISHBOWL *def A small bowl in which fish are kept. *enddef *word FISSION *def The process in which the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more parts. *enddef *word FLAMINGO *def A tropical bird which has red or pink feathers. *enddef *word FLAMMABLE *def Something which burns easily and usually very fast. *enddef *word FLAPJACK *def A pancake. *enddef *word FLASHLIGHT *def A small, portable lamp which is usually battery-powered. *enddef *word FLAVORFUL *def Something which is full of flavor. *enddef *word FLEE *def To run away from quickly. *enddef *word FLEECE *def The wool coat of a sheep. *enddef *word FLEXIBLE *def Something which bends easily. *enddef *word FLIPPER *def A device worn by divers on their feet to help propel themselves through the water. *enddef *word FLOAT *def To remain on the surface of a liquid without sinking. *enddef *word FLOCK *def A group of birds or animals which live together. *enddef *word FLOOD *def A situation in which water covers land which is usually dry. *enddef *word FLOUNDER *def A type of sea fish which has a flat body and which has both eyes on the same side of its body. *enddef *word FLOWER *def A seed-bearing plant which is usually very pleasant to look at, and which often has a nice aroma. *enddef *word FLUID *def A substance which is capable of taking on the shape of its container. *enddef *word FLUTE *def A high-pitched musical instrument, in the woodwind family. *enddef *word FOCUS *def To adjust the lens on a camera or projector in order to create a clear image. *enddef *word FOGHORN *def A horn used on a ship in a fog or at night in order to warn other ships of its presence. *enddef *word FOLDER *def A cardboard container used to hold pieces of paper. *enddef *word FOLLOW *def To move behind someone, going in the same direction. *enddef *word FOOLISH *def Someone who lacks good judgement or acts in a silly manner. *enddef *word FOOT *def A unit of measure equal to 12 inches. *enddef *word FOOTBALL *def A popular game which is played on a 100-yard long field, with the object being to carry the ball through the goal post of the opposing team. *enddef *word FOOTPRINT *def An indentation left by a foot or shoe in soil. *enddef *word FORBIDDEN *def Something which is not allowed. *enddef *word FORECAST *def A prediction of what the weather will be like in the future. *enddef *word FOREFATHER *def An ancestor. *enddef *word FOREHEAD *def The part of the face between the hairline and the eyebrows. *enddef *word FOREIGN *def Something which is located in another country. *enddef *word FOREST *def A large area which is covered with many trees. *enddef *word FORGET *def To be unable to remember something. *enddef *word FORTUNE *def A large amount of money. *enddef *word FOSSIL *def The imprint, usually in rock, of an organism which lived long ago. *enddef *word FOUNTAIN *def A device which produces a stream of water which is used for drinking. *enddef *word FRACTURE *def To break or crack something, as in a bone. *enddef *word FRAGMENT *def A small piece of an object which has broken off. *enddef *word FREEDOM *def The state of being independent and unconstrained. *enddef *word FREEZE *def To pass from the liquid to the solid state. *enddef *word FREIGHT *def Goods which are transported by a vehicle such as a truck, train, or plane. *enddef *word FRESH *def A perishable food which has recently been harvested and is not yet spoiled. *enddef *word FRESHWATER *def Water which does not contain salt. *enddef *word FRIEND *def A person whom one knows and likes to spend time with. *enddef *word FRIGHTEN *def To alarm or startle someone or something. *enddef *word FRIGID *def Extremely cold. *enddef *word FUEL *def Any substance which is burned to produce heat and energy. *enddef *word FUGITIVE *def Someone who is on the run from the police. *enddef *word FUNDAMENTAL *def Something which is basic or elementary. *enddef *word FUNNEL *def A device which is used to pour liquid into a small opening. *enddef *word FURNACE *def A device in which fuel is burned in order to produce heat. *enddef *word FURNITURE *def Items in a room which serve a functional purpose (such as a desk) or which are used to provide comfort (a couch or chair). *enddef *word FUTURE *def The period of time that has yet to come. *enddef *word GALAXY *def A large collection of stars. *enddef *word GALLOP *def A mode of locomotion of a horse which is faster than a trot and slower than a full run. *enddef *word GAMBLE *def To bet (money). *enddef *word GARDEN *def A plot of land used for growing flowers or vegetables. *enddef *word GARMENT *def An article of clothing. *enddef *word GASOLINE *def A highly volatile liquid used as a fuel for automobiles and small engines. *enddef *word GATEKEEPER *def A person in charge of a gate. *enddef *word GATHER *def To harvest or collect. *enddef *word GAZEBO *def A small pavilion. *enddef *word GAZELLE *def A swift, horned African prey animal. *enddef *word GENEALOGY *def A record of family lineage. *enddef *word GENERAL *def The rank in the U.S. Army which is above colonel. *enddef *word GENERATION *def The name for the average period of time between birth to when a person becomes a parent. *enddef *word GENERATOR *def A mechanical device which produces electricity. *enddef *word GENEROUS *def One who gives willingly and is unselfish. *enddef *word GENIUS *def One whose intelligence far exceed the average. *enddef *word GENTLE *def One who is considerate and kind. *enddef *word GENUINE *def Something which is authentic, not artificial. *enddef *word GEOGRAPHY *def The study of the earth and its surface features. *enddef *word GEOLOGY *def The study of the history of the earth and its structure, particularly in regard to rock and soil formations. *enddef *word GEOMETRY *def The mathematics of shapes -- points, lines, surfaces, and solids. *enddef *word GERBIL *def A small rodent often kept as a pet. *enddef *word GESTATION *def The average period of time which a female of a species carries her young before birth. *enddef *word GESTURE *def Body motions which are used to help explain a thought. *enddef *word GIANT *def A mythical creature of enormous height. *enddef *word GIBBERISH *def Fast, nonsensical talk. *enddef *word GIFTED *def A term used to describe someone who has extraordinary academic abilities. *enddef *word GIGANTIC *def Something which is extremely large. *enddef *word GIGGLE *def A short, usually high-pitched laugh. *enddef *word GIMMICK *def Something which is designed to trick or cheat someone. *enddef *word GINGERBREAD *def A type of cake flavored with ginger. *enddef *word GIRAFFE *def An African animal with very long legs and a very long neck. *enddef *word GISMO *def A slang term for a mechanical device. *enddef *word GLACIER *def A gigantic piece of moving ice. *enddef *word GLASSWARE *def Objects which are made of glass. *enddef *word GLIDER *def A lightweight aircraft without an engine which glides through the air. *enddef *word GLIMMER *def A dim or flickering light. *enddef *word GLITTER *def Small pieces of shiny material used to make decorations which sparkle by reflecting light. *enddef *word GLOBE *def A sphere on which the features of the earth are displayed. *enddef *word GLOOMY *def Dismal, dark, and depressing. *enddef *word GLOSSY *def Something which has a smooth, shiny surface. *enddef *word GLOVE *def A covering for the hand which provides protection from the cold. *enddef *word GLUTTON *def One who eats excessively. *enddef *word GOBBLE *def The sound which a male turkey makes. *enddef *word GOGGLES *def Protective eye coverings worn by swimmers. *enddef *word GOLDEN *def Having the color of gold. *enddef *word GOLF *def A popular outdoor game with the object being to hit a small ball with a club into a series of holes in the fewest strokes possible. *enddef *word GOOEY *def Something which is sticky. *enddef *word GOOFY *def Something which is silly or ridiculous. *enddef *word GOOGOL *def The number 1 followed by 100 zeroes. *enddef *word GORGEOUS *def Extremely beautiful. *enddef *word GORILLA *def A large African ape. *enddef *word GOSSIP *def Trivial and idle talk, usually about other people in personal manner. *enddef *word GOVERNMENT *def The administrative authority in a region. *enddef *word GOVERNOR *def The head of a state in the United States. *enddef *word GRADUATE *def To complete a course of study and receive a diploma. *enddef *word GRAFFITI *def A crude drawing, usually on a wall. *enddef *word GRAIN *def A small, hard grass seed from which bread is made. *enddef *word GRAMMER *def The rules which govern the usage of a language. *enddef *word GRANDFATHER *def Your mother's father or your father's father. *enddef *word GRANDMOTHER *def Your mother's mother or your father's mother. *enddef *word GRANITE *def A hard, light-colored rock. *enddef *word GRAPE *def A type of fruit which grows on vines and is used in the production of wine. *enddef *word GRAPEFRUIT *def A large, round, juicy tropical fruit. *enddef *word GRATEFUL *def One who is appreciative and thankful. *enddef *word GRAVITY *def The force of attraction between the earth and on object near or on its surface. *enddef *word GRAZE *def The act of an animal feeding on grass. *enddef *word GREASY *def Something which is coated or covered with grease. *enddef *word GREEDY *def One who wants more than he or she needs. *enddef *word GREENHOUSE *def A glass-enclosed building in which flowers and plants are grown. *enddef *word GREETING *def Words or phrases used when welcoming a person. *enddef *word GREGARIOUS *def A word used to describe someone who enjoys and seeks the company of others. *enddef *word GREYHOUND *def A large, slender, type of dog which can run very fast. *enddef *word GRIMY *def Something which is covered with dirt or soot. *enddef *word GRIZZLY *def A large type of bear found in the northwestern United States. *enddef *word GROUCHY *def One who grumbles and complains. *enddef *word GRUESOME *def Something which is frightening and shocking. *enddef *word GUARANTEE *def An agreement made by a manufacturer that the buyer of a defective product will be compensated in some manner, usually with replacement of the product or refund of the purchase price. *enddef *word GUIDE *def To lead or show the way to others. *enddef *word GUITAR *def A musical instrument, usually having six strings. *enddef *word GUTTER *def A channel for the drainage of water at the edge of a road or along a roof. *enddef *word GYMNASIUM *def A room with equipment for gymnastics or other indoor sports. *enddef *word HABITAT *def The environment which an organism lives in. *enddef *word HACKSAW *def A type of saw used for cutting metal. *enddef *word HADDOCK *def A type of fish. *enddef *word HAGGLE *def To bargain over the price of something. *enddef *word HAILSTORM *def A storm in which balls of ice fall from the sky. *enddef *word HAIRBRAINED *def Something which is foolish and not well thought out. *enddef *word HAIRBRUSH *def A brush used for grooming the hair. *enddef *word HAIRDRESSER *def A person who gives haircuts and styles hair. *enddef *word HALFHEARTEDLY *def Something which is done with very little enthusiasm or interest. *enddef *word HALFTIME *def The period of intermission between the first and second halves of a football game. *enddef *word HALFWAY *def The point which is midway between two other points. *enddef *word HALLUCINATION *def A series of events which a person thinks are real and have happened, but which never occurred. *enddef *word HALLWAY *def A corridor in a building. *enddef *word HAMBURGER *def Ground beef which is served in a roll, usually with spices and condiments. *enddef *word HAMMER *def A tool used to drive nails into objects. *enddef *word HAMMERHEAD *def A type of shark which has protrusions on the side of its head which contain its eyes. *enddef *word HAMMOCK *def A cot which is suspended between two trees or posts by ropes. *enddef *word HAMPER *def A large basket used for holding dirty laundry. *enddef *word HAMSTER *def A small rodent which is often kept as a pet. *enddef *word HANDBALL *def A game in which the players hit a small ball with a special glove worn on their hands. *enddef *word HANDCRAFTED *def Something which is made by hand. *enddef *word HANDCUFF *def A device placed around the wrists of a prisoner in order to restrain the person. *enddef *word HANDKERCHIEF *def A small cloth used for blowing one's nose. *enddef *word HANDLEBAR *def The metal bar on a bicycle which is used for steering. *enddef *word HANDMADE *def Something which is made by hand. *enddef *word HANDSOME *def A term used to describe a good-looking boy or man. *enddef *word HANDSTAND *def To balance on one's hands while one's feet are in the air. *enddef *word HANDWRITTEN *def Something which is written by hand. *enddef *word HAPPEN *def To take place or occur. *enddef *word HAPPY *def Someone who is cheerful or who is showing pleasure. *enddef *word HARDHAT *def A protective hat worn by people at construction sites. *enddef *word HARDHEADED *def Someone who is stubborn. *enddef *word HARDWARE *def Metal and plastic devices which are used to join objects together. Also: tools. *enddef *word HARDY *def Someone or something which is capable of survival under very difficult circumstances and conditions. *enddef *word HARMFUL *def Something which is capable of causing injury. *enddef *word HARMLESS *def Something which cannot cause injury. *enddef *word HARMONICA *def A small, inexpensive musical instrument with a number of holes through which air is blown to vibrate reeds and produce sound. *enddef *word HARPOON *def A long rod with a spear at the end which is used for hunting fish. *enddef *word HARSH *def Conditions (such as weather) which are extremely severe and difficult to bear. *enddef *word HARVEST *def To gather one's crops. *enddef *word HASTILY *def Something which is done quickly. *enddef *word HATCHERY *def A place where fish are raised with the intent being to sell them as food when they grow to a certain size. *enddef *word HATCHET *def A small, hand-held ax used for cutting wood. *enddef *word HAUGHTY *def Arrogant and condescending. *enddef *word HAUNTED *def A place which is believed to be inhabited by ghosts. *enddef *word HAWAII *def A state in the United States consisting of a number of islands in the Pacific ocean. *enddef *word HAWK *def A bird of prey. *enddef *word HAYRIDE *def A ride in a wagon filled with hay which is pulled by horses. *enddef *word HAZARDOUS *def Something which is a source of danger. *enddef *word HEADACHE *def A persistent pain in the head. *enddef *word HEADBOARD *def The board at the head of a bed. *enddef *word HEADLIGHT *def A lamp mounted on the front of an automobile which helps the driver see at night. *enddef *word HEADLINE *def The title of an article in a newspaper or magazine. *enddef *word HEADPHONES *def A pair of receivers on a headband which are worn to allow the wearer to hear music without disturbing others. *enddef *word HEALTH *def The state of well-being of an organism. *enddef *word HEALTHFUL *def Something which is good for one's health. *enddef *word HEARTBEAT *def A single pulse of the heart. *enddef *word HEATER *def A device which produces heat in order to provide warmth. *enddef *word HEDGE *def A row of closely planted shrubs, usually along a property line as a means of providing privacy. *enddef *word HEEL *def The rounded part of the foot located beneath the ankle. *enddef *word HEIGHT *def The distance from the bottom to the top of an object. *enddef *word HEIRLOOM *def An object of value which is passed down through the generations of a family. *enddef *word HELICOPTER *def An aircraft which produces lift from rotating blades, and which is capable of a vertical take-off. *enddef *word HELLO *def A common greeting between people. *enddef *word HELMET *def A protective head covering made of hard material. *enddef *word HELPLESS *def Unable to take care of oneself. *enddef *word HEMISPHERE *def One half of a sphere. *enddef *word HERBIVORE *def An animal which feeds on plants. *enddef *word HERITAGE *def Traditions which are passed down through the generations among a group of people. *enddef *word HERO *def A person who is credited with saving the lives of others. *enddef *word HESITATE *def To pause before taking action. *enddef *word HEXAGON *def A six-sided object. *enddef *word HIBERNATE *def To pass through the winter in a dormant state. *enddef *word HIDDEN *def Something which is put away and kept out of sight. *enddef *word HIDEAWAY *def A hiding place. *enddef *word HIGHLIGHT *def To mark text with a bright color in order to make it stand out. *enddef *word HIGHWAY *def A major roadway which connects cities or towns. *enddef *word HIJACK *def To take over an airplane by force and change its destination. *enddef *word HIKING *def To go on a walk, usually in the woods, for pleasure. *enddef *word HILARIOUS *def Something which is extremely funny. *enddef *word HILLY *def A landscape which has many hills. *enddef *word HIMALAYAS *def A system of mountains in Asia which contains the world's highest point -- Mt. Everest. *enddef *word HINGE *def A joint which allows at least one part to rotate, such as a door or cabinet. *enddef *word HINT *def A suggestion which gives a clue as to the meaning of something. *enddef *word HIPPOPOTAMUS *def A large African mammal which spends most of its time in the water. *enddef *word HISTORY *def A chronological record of events of a people. *enddef *word HOBBY *def An activity which one frequently does for pleasure. *enddef *word HOLIDAY *def A day which people take off from work in order to mark a particular event in history. *enddef *word HOLLOW *def Something which has a cavity within it. *enddef *word HOLOGRAPHY *def A method for producing three-dimensional images with laser beams. *enddef *word HOLSTER *def A leather case which is suspended form a belt and which is used to hold a pistol. *enddef *word HOMEMAKER *def A person who runs a household. *enddef *word HOMESICK *def A person who severely misses his or her family. *enddef *word HOMETOWN *def The town in which one spent one's childhood. *enddef *word HONEST *def One who always tells the truth. *enddef *word HONEY *def A sweet substance produced by bees. *enddef *word HONEYBEE *def A type of bee which is capable of producing honey. *enddef *word HONEYMOON *def A trip which a couple takes immediately following their wedding. *enddef *word HONOLULU *def The capital city of Hawaii. *enddef *word HOODLUM *def A very violent person who frequently commits crimes. *enddef *word HOOF *def The hard covering at the bottom of the foot of a horse. *enddef *word HOORAY *def A word which is shouted as a means of expressing victory. *enddef *word HOPSCOTCH *def A children's game in which the players jump through squares drawn on the ground in order to retrieve an object. *enddef *word HORIZONTAL *def Something which lies sideways, in the plane of the horizon. *enddef *word HORNET *def A type of stinging wasp. *enddef *word HORRIBLE *def Something which causes horror. *enddef *word HORSE *def A large, hoofed animal used for riding and for pulling heavy loads. *enddef *word HORSEFLY *def A type of fly which is very large. *enddef *word HORSERACE *def A race in which horses are ridden by jockeys. *enddef *word HORSESHOES *def A game in which the players toss U-shaped metal objects at a pole, with the object being to get the object as close to the pole as possible. *enddef *word HOSPITAL *def An institution which provides care for the sick and injured. *enddef *word HOTHEAD *def A person with a bad temper. *enddef *word HOUSE *def A building in which a family lives. *enddef *word HOUSEBOAT *def A boat on which people can live. *enddef *word HOUSEBREAK *def To train a puppy or kitten to go outdoors to urinate or defecate. *enddef *word HOUSEWORK *def Tasks such as cleaning and cooking which are necessary in order to properly run a house. *enddef *word HOVER *def To stay suspended in air, as if floating. *enddef *word HUBCAP *def The round protective covering over the hub of a wheel on an automobile. *enddef *word HUGE *def Something which is extremely large. *enddef *word HUGGABLE *def Something (usually a person) whom one wants to hug frequently. *enddef *word HUMAN *def A person. *enddef *word HUMANE *def Someone who is kind and compassionate. *enddef *word HUMBLE *def Someone who is modest and who does not boast and brag. *enddef *word HUMIDIFIER *def A machine which increases the humidity, or moisture content, of the air in a room. *enddef *word HUMIDITY *def A measure of the amount of moisture in the air. *enddef *word HUMMINGBIRD *def A small bird which is capable of hovering in the air. *enddef *word HUNDRED *def The number 1 followed by 2 zeroes. *enddef *word HUNGER *def A feeling of pain which is caused by lack of food. *enddef *word HUNTER *def A person who hunts animals. *enddef *word HURDLE *def A structure which runners must jump over in a race. *enddef *word HURRICANE *def A severe tropical storm which can do much damage if it hits coastal towns and cities. *enddef *word HUSBAND *def The relationship between a woman and the man to whom she is married. *enddef *word HUSKY *def A Siberian dog which can be trained to pull sleds with heavy loads. *enddef *word HYDROELECTRIC *def The generation of electricity from the energy of moving water. *enddef *word HYDROGEN *def A colorless, flammable gas, which is also the lightest known element. *enddef *word HYENA *def A mammal found in Africa and Asia which is a scavenger. *enddef *word HYPOCRITE *def A person who claims to believe in something that he or she actually does not believe. *enddef *word HYPOGLYCEMIA *def An abnormally low level of sugar in the bloodstream. *enddef *word ICE *def Frozen water. *enddef *word ICEBERG *def A huge piece of floating ice. *enddef *word ICICLE *def A long, spike-shaped piece of ice which is formed when dripping water freezes. *enddef *word IDAHO *def A state in the Northwestern United States which is the leading producer of potatoes in the country. *enddef *word IDENTICAL *def Being equal and alike. *enddef *word IDIOT *def A stupid person. *enddef *word IGLOO *def A dome-shaped structure built out of blocks of ice which Eskimos sometimes live in. *enddef *word IGNITE *def To set fire to. *enddef *word IGNORANT *def One who is uneducated and not well informed. *enddef *word IGNORE *def To purposely not pay attention to something. *enddef *word IGUANA *def A lizard found in tropical regions of North and South America, which ranges in length from 3 to 6 feet. *enddef *word ILLEGAL *def Something which the law states should not be done. *enddef *word ILLETERATE *def Someone who is unable to read or write. *enddef *word ILLOGICAL *def Something which is senseless and without logic. *enddef *word ILLUMINATE *def To brighten with light. *enddef *word ILLUSION *def Something which appears to be real but is not. *enddef *word ILLUSTRATE *def To make drawings or pictures to be included in a book for the purpose of clarifying the story. *enddef *word IMAGINARY *def Something which does not exist but which one thinks about as existing. *enddef *word IMAGINATIVE *def Someone who has a very good imagination and who is creative. *enddef *word IMBIBE *def To drink. *enddef *word IMITATE *def To copy the actions or movements of someone else. *enddef *word IMITATION *def Something which is a copy of the original. *enddef *word IMMATURE *def Someone who acts in a childish manner relative to others in his or her age group. *enddef *word IMMEDIATE *def Something which is to occur at once, or in the very near future. *enddef *word IMMENSE *def Something which is extremely large. *enddef *word IMMIGRANT *def A person who has left another country and has come to live in our country. *enddef *word IMMOBILE *def Something which is stationary and cannot move about. *enddef *word IMPACT *def A collision, in which one object forcefully strikes another object. *enddef *word IMPATIENT *def Someone who has difficulty waiting patiently and calmly. *enddef *word IMPERIAL *def Something which belongs to an empire. *enddef *word IMPERSONATE *def To act like another person, especially in regard to appearance and voice. *enddef *word IMPLODE *def To collapse inward. For example, when a tornado strikes a building, the walls and roof often cave in, destroying the structure. *enddef *word IMPOLITE *def To be rude and discourteous. *enddef *word IMPORT *def To bring products from another country to this country in order to sell here. *enddef *word IMPOSSIBLE *def Something which is not possible and cannot happen. *enddef *word IMPRESSIVE *def Something which makes a strong impression on a person, causing him or her to remember it well. *enddef *word IMPROPER *def Something which is not suitable and not generally allowed. *enddef *word IMPROVE *def To make the condition of something better. *enddef *word INACCURATE *def Something which is not accurate; in error. *enddef *word INACTIVE *def Something which is not active or operating. *enddef *word INANE *def Something which is senseless and absurd. *enddef *word INANIMATE *def Something which is not living nor is capable of living. *enddef *word INARTICULATE *def Someone who is not capable of speaking clearly, or in a manner in which others understand. *enddef *word INCAPABLE *def Not having the ability to do something. *enddef *word INCENTIVE *def Something, such as a reward, which motivates someone to do something. *enddef *word INCINERATE *def To burn something so completely that nothing is left but ashes. *enddef *word INCISION *def A cut made into the body during surgery. *enddef *word INCLINED *def Something which is sloping or slanting. *enddef *word INCOGNITO *def To be in disguise so as not to be identified. *enddef *word INCOME *def Money which a person receives for goods or services which that person sells or provides. *enddef *word INCOMPATIBLE *def Two or more things which do not go together very well. *enddef *word INCOMPETENT *def Someone who is not qualified or is unable to perform a certain job. *enddef *word INCOMPLETE *def Something which is not complete. *enddef *word INCONCEIVABLE *def Something which is not possible to fully understand. *enddef *word INCONSEQUENTIAL *def Something which is not very important. *enddef *word INCONSIDERATE *def Someone who does not think about the feelings of others before doing something. *enddef *word INCONSPICUOUS *def Something which is not very noticeable. *enddef *word INCONVENIENT *def Something which is not well-suited for one's needs. *enddef *word INCORRECT *def Something which is not correct or which contains errors. *enddef *word INCREASE *def To make something bigger or larger. *enddef *word INCREDIBLE *def Something which is wondrous and astonishing. *enddef *word INCUBATOR *def A device which a small, prematurely born infant is placed in which regulates the baby's body temperature. *enddef *word INDECENT *def Something which is not in good taste, and which is offensive to others. *enddef *word INDEPENDENT *def Someone who is not dependent on others for his or her care and well-being. *enddef *word INDESTRUCTIBLE *def Something which is impossible to destroy. *enddef *word INDIA *def A country in southern Asia which has a population of nearly one billion people. *enddef *word INDICATE *def To point out and make known. *enddef *word INDISPENSABLE *def Something which one needs and could not do without, and which is of great use and value to the person. *enddef *word INDIVIDUAL *def Something which is distinct and which has qualities which make it different from others in its group. *enddef *word INDIVISIBLE *def Something which cannot be divided or split apart, such as the United States. *enddef *word INDOOR *def Something which is done within a building, not outside. *enddef *word INDUSTRY *def The manufacture and sale of goods and services of a particular type. *enddef *word INEFFICIENT *def Something which does not work very well or as well as it should. *enddef *word INELIGIBLE *def Something which does not meet the requirements for being chosen. *enddef *word INEVITABLE *def Something which cannot be prevented and will come to pass regardless of what actions are taken. *enddef *word INEXCUSABLE *def An action for which there is no excuse for having done. *enddef *word INEXPENSIVE *def Something which is cheap and doesn't cost very much. *enddef *word INEXPERIENCE *def Someone who does not have very much experience at performing a particular job or task. *enddef *word INEXPLAINABLE *def Something which cannot be explained. *enddef *word INEXTENSIBLE *def Something which cannot be lengthened (made longer). *enddef *word INFAMOUS *def Someone who has a very bad reputation or is known for having done bad things. *enddef *word INFANT *def A term used to describe a baby, usually in the first year of life. *enddef *word INFEASIBLE *def Something which is impractical and will probably not work out. *enddef *word INFECTION *def A invasion of bacteria or viruses which causes disease. *enddef *word INFERIOR *def Something which is low in quality or value compared to others in its class or group. *enddef *word INFIELD *def In baseball, the part of the playing area which is bounded by home plate and the three bases. *enddef *word INFINITESIMAL *def Something which is extremely small and impossible to measure. *enddef *word INFINITY *def The idea of an extremely large number which is far larger than one can imagine. This is often incorrectly thought to be the largest possible number. *enddef *word INFLAMMABLE *def Something which can be easily ignited and burns very quickly. *enddef *word INFLATE *def To blow air into something to increase its size. *enddef *word INFLUENZA *def A viral infection which makes people very ill for about one week. *enddef *word INFORMATION *def Knowledge and facts about a specific object or event. *enddef *word INFREQUENT *def Something which does not occur very often. *enddef *word INFURIATE *def To make someone very mad and upset. *enddef *word INGENIOUS *def Something which is extremely clever and imaginative. *enddef *word INGEST *def To take something into the body by way of the mouth. *enddef *word INGREDIENT *def One of the components or elements of a mixture. *enddef *word INHABIT *def To live in. *enddef *word INHALE *def To breathe air into the lungs. *enddef *word INHERIT *def To receive property or money from a deceased relative by means of a will. *enddef *word INITIAL *def Something which occurs first or at the beginning of a series of events. *enddef *word INITIATE *def To begin something or to get something going. *enddef *word INJECTION *def A dose of medication which is deposited directly into the bloodstream by means of a needle. *enddef *word INJURY *def Damage or harm which a person experiences as the result of certain actions. *enddef *word INNOCENT *def To be not guilty of committing a crime. *enddef *word INOPERABLE *def Something which is not in working order and cannot be operated. *enddef *word INSECT *def A creature having six legs, with three main body parts: a head, thorax, and abdomen. *enddef *word INSOLENT *def One who is rude and disrespectful. *enddef *word INSOMNIA *def The inability to sleep. *enddef *word INSPECT *def To examine something for errors or problems. *enddef *word INSTALL *def To set up something for use. *enddef *word INSTANT *def A brief moment in time. *enddef *word INSTINCT *def Behavior which is inborn and not learned, such as the ability to breathe. *enddef *word INSTITUTE *def A place where one can obtain an education in technical subjects. *enddef *word INSTRUCTOR *def Someone who teaches or gives lessons. *enddef *word INSTRUMENT *def A device for producing music. *enddef *word INSULATION *def Material which does not conduct electricity or which prevents heat loss. *enddef *word INTELLIGENT *def Someone who is a quick learner and has a high degree of ability to learn. *enddef *word INTENTIONAL *def Something which is done on purpose. *enddef *word INTEREST *def Money which is paid in order to use someone else's money. *enddef *word INTERESTING *def Something which holds one's attention. *enddef *word INTERRUPT *def To speak before someone else is finished speaking, thereby preventing that person from finishing. *enddef *word INTESTINE *def The organ in the body which absorbs nutrients from food and passes them into the bloodstream. *enddef *word INTREPRETOR *def Someone who translates speech from one language to another. *enddef *word INTRICATE *def Something which is very complex. *enddef *word INVENT *def To devise something which performs a function, which did not previously exist. *enddef *word INVISIBLE *def Something which cannot be seen. *enddef *word INVITATION *def A message sent to someone requesting that they come to a particular event. *enddef *word INVULNERABLE *def Something which cannot be harmed or damaged. *enddef *word IRATE *def Extremely angry. *enddef *word IRRATIONAL *def Something which doesn't make sense and is without reason. *enddef *word IRRESISTIBLE *def Something which is hard or impossible to resist. *enddef *word IRRIGATION *def Water which is diverted from a stream and directed to land where it is used to water plants which are being grown to produce food. *enddef *word IRRITABLE *def Someone who is easily upset or annoyed. *enddef *word ISLAND *def A piece of land which is completely surrounded by water. *enddef *word ISOLATE *def To set something apart from the others in its group or class. *enddef *word ITCH *def A sensation on the skin which causes one to scratch. *enddef *word IVORY *def A hard substance from which the tusks of elephants and walruses are comprised. *enddef *word JABBER *def Rapid talk which cannot be understood. *enddef *word JACKAL *def A mammal found in Africa and Asia which is in the canine (dog) family and lives and hunts in packs. *enddef *word JACKET *def A coat which does not extend below the waist. *enddef *word JACKHAMMER *def A hand-held machine which is used for breaking up concrete. *enddef *word JACKPOT *def The biggest prize given in a game or lottery, which usually consists of a large amount of money which has been collected from the players. *enddef *word JACKRABBIT *def A large type of rabbit which has very long ears and is a powerful jumper. *enddef *word JACUZZI *def A bath in which the water swirls in a tub which can hold two or more people. *enddef *word JAGGED *def A word used to describe an object which has a rough, often sharp, surface. *enddef *word JAGUAR *def A large, powerful member of the cat family which is found in Central and South America. *enddef *word JAMBOREE *def A large gathering of Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts, often from many countries. *enddef *word JANUARY *def The first month of the year on the Gregorian calendar. *enddef *word JAUNDICE *def An illness marked by a yellowish discoloration of the whites of the eyes and skin, which infants sometimes contract during the first month of their lives. *enddef *word JAVELIN *def A spear which is used in an Olympic sport to see who can throw it the farthest. *enddef *word JEALOUS *def Resentful or envious of someone else's good fortune or possessions. *enddef *word JELLYBEAN *def A small candy with a hard sugar coating and a soft, chewy center. *enddef *word JELLYFISH *def A marine creature which has tentacles which it uses to sting and paralyze prey. This creature sometimes interferes with swimmers in the ocean. *enddef *word JEWELRY *def Ornaments worn on the body which contain gem stones. *enddef *word JIFFY *def A word which informally refers to a short period of time. *enddef *word JOCKEY *def A person who rides a horse in a horserace. *enddef *word JOGGER *def A person who runs at a slow to moderate, but steady pace, generally for exercise. *enddef *word JOKE *def A short story or riddle which is told in order to make people laugh. *enddef *word JOSTLE *def To push or shove others in a crowded place. *enddef *word JOURNAL *def A book in which one records one's personal experiences. *enddef *word JOURNALIST *def A writer for a newspaper or magazine. *enddef *word JOYSTICK *def The stick which is used to control an aircraft or an object in a video or computer game. *enddef *word JUBILEE *def The 50th anniversary of an event. *enddef *word JUDGE *def A person who oversees cases brought before a court of law. *enddef *word JUGGLE *def To alternately throw and catch objects in the air in such a way that at least two are airborne at all times. *enddef *word JUMBO *def Something which is very large. *enddef *word JUNGLE *def Land which has a very dense growth of plants and vegetation. *enddef *word JUNKYARD *def A place where old cars and scrap metal can be disposed, and where used car parts can be purchased inexpensively. *enddef *word JUROR *def A person who serves on a jury which hears a civil or criminal case, then collectively renders a verdict. *enddef *word JUSTIFY *def To demonstrate or prove that something is correct. *enddef *word JUVENILE *def A young person. *enddef *word KALEIDOSCOPE *def A tube containing lenses with glass beads at one end, which displays colorful symmetric patterns when rotated. *enddef *word KANGAROO *def A marsupial common to Australia which has powerful hind legs for jumping. The female of the species carries her young in a pouch on her belly. *enddef *word KARATE *def A method of self-defense involving powerful blows using the hands and feet. *enddef *word KATYDID *def A large, green grasshopper. *enddef *word KAYAK *def A small boat, usually just for one person, which is maneuvered using a single oar with paddles at both ends. This type of boat is typically used for traveling through white-water areas of rivers. *enddef *word KENNEL *def A place where dogs may be kept while their owners are away from home. *enddef *word KETCHUP *def A tomato-based sauce used with meat and fish. *enddef *word KETTLE *def A container in which water is boiled. *enddef *word KETTLEDRUM *def A large, hemispherical drum made of brass or copper and used in an orchestra. *enddef *word KEYBOARD *def A set of keys arranged in rows, used for entering data or commands into a computer. *enddef *word KEYHOLE *def The hole in a lock in which a key may be inserted in order to open the lock. *enddef *word KICK *def To strike using the feet. *enddef *word KIDNEY *def Either of two bean-shaped organs in the abdominal region of a human which remove toxins from the bloodstream and produce urine. *enddef *word KILOBYTE *def A unit of memory in a computer, equal to 1024 bytes. *enddef *word KILOGRAM *def A unit of mass (a measure of the amount of substance which something is made of), equal to 1000 grams, or about 2.2 lbs. *enddef *word KILOMETER *def A unit of measure for distance, equal to 1000 meters, which is equivalent to about 0.6 miles. *enddef *word KINDERGARTEN *def The introductory year in elementary school, generally for five-year-olds, which precedes first grade. *enddef *word KINDLING *def Material which burns easily and is used to start a fire (usually small twigs). *enddef *word KINGDOM *def A government which is ruled by a king or queen. *enddef *word KINGFISHER *def A large, colorful bird which feeds predominately on fish. *enddef *word KITCHEN *def The room in a house or building in which meals are prepared. *enddef *word KITTEN *def A young cat. *enddef *word KLUTZ *def A clumsy, awkward person. *enddef *word KNAPSACK *def A small bag carried on the back by hikers, which usually contains food and clothing for the day. *enddef *word KNEECAP *def The bony protective covering over the knee. *enddef *word KNIFE *def An instrument used for cutting. *enddef *word KNOCK *def To tap on a door as a signal of one's presence. *enddef *word KNOTTED *def Something which is tied in knots or which contains knots. *enddef *word KNOWLEDGE *def The set of facts and principles which one has learned by studying and through observation. *enddef *word KNUCKLE *def A joint in the finger. *enddef *word KOSHER *def In Judaism, food which is allowed to be eaten according to dietary laws. *enddef *word LABEL *def A small piece of paper which contains information about the product to which it is attached. *enddef *word LABORATORY *def A place where scientific experiments are performed. *enddef *word LABORIOUS *def Something which requires a lot of work (labor). *enddef *word LADDER *def A device with rungs which is used for climbing. *enddef *word LADYBUG *def A brightly colored, spotted beetle, commonly found in the spring and summer. The bug usually has red wings with black spots on them. *enddef *word LAKE *def A large body of water which is surrounded by land. *enddef *word LANDLORD *def A person who owns apartments or buildings and rents them to others. *enddef *word LANDSLIDE *def A large amount of soil which has slid down a steep slope or hillside. *enddef *word LANGUAGE *def The set of words and rules for their usage which the people in a region use to communicate with each other. *enddef *word LANKY *def Someone who is tall and thin. *enddef *word LARGE *def Something which is bigger than average. *enddef *word LARVA *def The wingless stage of an insect's life. *enddef *word LASAGNA *def A popular Italian food consisting of large, flat strips of pasta cooked with cheese and vegetables. *enddef *word LATEST *def The most recent thing. For example, the newest video game on the market. *enddef *word LAUGHTER *def Sounds of merriment and joy made by people. *enddef *word LAUNDRY *def Articles of clothing which are to be washed. *enddef *word LAWYER *def A person who represents others in a court of law, and who provides legal advice. *enddef *word LAZY *def To be slow-moving and idle, not wanting to work. *enddef *word LEAKY *def Something which should hold water, but which allows some to pass by. *enddef *word LEAPFROG *def A game in which children take turns jumping over each other from behind. *enddef *word LEFTOVER *def Food from a previous meal which was not consumed, and which is served again. *enddef *word LEGENDARY *def Something which is known from a story which has been told over many years, but which cannot be verified. *enddef *word LEGISLATOR *def A person who makes laws, such as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. *enddef *word LEGITIMATE *def Something which is proper and lawful. *enddef *word LEISURE *def Free time. *enddef *word LEMONADE *def A popular summer drink made from lemon juice, sugar, and water. *enddef *word LENGHTEN *def To make something longer. *enddef *word LENGTHY *def Something which goes on for a long time, and is often boring. *enddef *word LENIENT *def Someone who is very tolerant, and who does not use severe punishment. *enddef *word LEOPARD *def A large, carnivorous member of the cat family, found in Africa and Asia, which has tan skin with black spots. *enddef *word LETHAL *def Something which is capable of causing death. *enddef *word LETTER *def A written communication between two or more people. *enddef *word LIBERATE *def To set something or someone free. *enddef *word LIBERTY *def Freedom and independence. *enddef *word LIBRARY *def A place which houses a large collection of books, which can be borrowed by people. *enddef *word LICENSE *def A document which gives a person legal permission to do something, such as to drive a car or operate a restaurant. *enddef *word LIFEBOAT *def A small boat carried on a larger boat, which is to be used in the event of an emergency or when the bigger boat is damaged and sinking. *enddef *word LIFEGUARD *def A person employed to identify when swimmers are in dangerous situations in the water, and to rescue them. *enddef *word LIFETIME *def The period of time during which something lives. *enddef *word LIGAMENT *def A band of tissue which connects bones together. *enddef *word LIGHTHOUSE *def A tower with lights at the top, used for warning boaters at night of the nearby coastline. *enddef *word LIGHTNING *def Electricity which is discharged through the air during a storm, traveling from the ground upward into the sky. *enddef *word LIKABLE *def Someone who is easily liked by other people. *enddef *word LIKELY *def Something which will probably happen. *enddef *word LIMBER *def Someone who can bend easily and is flexible. *enddef *word LINEAR *def Something which is arranged in a straight line. *enddef *word LIONESS *def A female lion. *enddef *word LIQUID *def A substance which can flow easily, and can take on the shape of the container which it is in. However, unlike a gas, the molecules of this substance do not separate. *enddef *word LISTEN *def To pay attention to someone in order to hear what the person is saying. *enddef *word LITERATE *def Someone who is able to read and write. *enddef *word LITTER *def The collection of young animals born at the same time to the female of a species. *enddef *word LITTLE *def Something which is smaller than average. *enddef *word LIVELY *def Being full of energy and spirit. *enddef *word LIZARD *def A reptile which has a long tail and two pairs of short, stubby legs, and which lives primarily in hot, arid (dry) regions. *enddef *word LOBSTER *def A marine crustacean which is a popular seafood. *enddef *word LOCATION *def The place where something is at the current time. *enddef *word LOCKSMITH *def A person who makes or repairs locks. *enddef *word LOCUST *def A type of grasshopper which travels in swarms and can do extensive damage to crops. *enddef *word LOGICAL *def Something which seems reasonable and is in agreement with the principles of logic. *enddef *word LOLLIPOP *def A piece of hard candy which is attached to the end of a stick. *enddef *word LONESOME *def To be sad because one is alone, and not with family or friends. *enddef *word LOONEY *def Crazy. *enddef *word LOPSIDED *def Something which leans to one side. *enddef *word LOTTERY *def A gambling game in which tickets are sold, and a drawing is held in which one or more tickets are selected and the ticket holders receive prizes. *enddef *word LUBRICATE *def To apply oil or grease to a machine, for the purpose of reducing friction when it is operating, which serves to extend its life. *enddef *word LUCID *def Something which is very clear and easily understood. *enddef *word LUCKY *def One who has luck and is very fortunate. *enddef *word LUDICROUS *def Something which is absurd and ridiculous. *enddef *word LULLABY *def A song sung in order to help a young child fall asleep. *enddef *word LUMBER *def Wood which has been sawed into planks in order to be used in the construction of houses and buildings. *enddef *word LUNATIC *def A crazy or insane person. *enddef *word LUNCH *def The meal held in the middle of the day. *enddef *word LYNX *def A type of wild cat found in the northern U.S. and in Canada. *enddef *word MACARONI *def A type of pasta which is tube-shaped. *enddef *word MACHINE *def A mechanical device which performs work. *enddef *word MAGAZINE *def A publication which is issued periodically (usually weekly or monthly), which readers generally subscribe to. *enddef *word MAGICIAN *def A person who entertains others by performing magic tricks. *enddef *word MAGNETIC *def Something which attracts metals or which is attracted by a magnet. *enddef *word MAGNIFY *def To increase the size of the image of something using one or more lenses. *enddef *word MAILBOX *def A box in which mail may be placed in for pick-up by the post office, and which mail is placed in by the mail carrier. *enddef *word MALFUNCTION *def When something stops working properly; to break down. *enddef *word MALICE *def The desire to cause harm to someone. *enddef *word MALLET *def A hammer with a large head which is used to strike other tools, such as a chisel. *enddef *word MAMMAL *def A creature that has hair on its body. A female mammal gives live birth to her young, as opposed to laying eggs which later hatch, and she feeds her young with milk produced by her body. *enddef *word MANDATORY *def Something which is required and must be done. *enddef *word MANSION *def A very large and elegant home. *enddef *word MANUAL *def A book which explains how to use a particular device or machine. *enddef *word MANUFACTURE *def To make objects in large numbers, with the intention of selling them. *enddef *word MAPLE *def A common type of tree whose sap is used in the production of pancake syrup. *enddef *word MARATHON *def A foot race over a course which is 26.2 miles long. *enddef *word MARGIN *def The blank space around the writing on a page. *enddef *word MARINA *def A place where boats can dock, refuel, and be serviced. *enddef *word MARKET *def A place where people can buy food and household items. *enddef *word MARRIAGE *def The legal union of a man and a woman who decide to spend their lives together. *enddef *word MARSHMALLOW *def A soft, sweet food item which is popular for roasting over an open fire. *enddef *word MARVELOUS *def Something which is wonderful and extraordinary. *enddef *word MASK *def A device worn to disguise one's face so as to conceal one's identity. *enddef *word MASTERPIECE *def An exceptional work of art which is extremely valuable, and which is one of the artist's greatest works. *enddef *word MATCHMAKER *def A person who introduces others in the hopes that they will marry. *enddef *word MATHEMATICS *def The study of the quantitative relationships between objects. *enddef *word MATINEE *def A movie, or musical or dramatic performance which takes place in the afternoon, usually with ticket prices which are considerably lower than the evening performances. *enddef *word MATTER *def The substance of which things are composed. *enddef *word MATTRESS *def A large, flat pad on which people sleep. *enddef *word MAXIMUM *def The largest possible amount of something. *enddef *word MAYOR *def The head of a town or city. *enddef *word MEANWHILE *def In the period of time between two events. *enddef *word MECHANIC *def A person who repairs automobiles and machines. *enddef *word MEDIAN *def The grassy strip between the lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions on a highway. *enddef *word MEDICATION *def Medicine which is given to ease pain or to correct a physical problem. *enddef *word MEDIOCRE *def Something which is very ordinary and common, which is neither good nor bad. *enddef *word MEETING *def A gathering of people for some specific purpose. *enddef *word MEGAPHONE *def A cone-shaped device for amplifying the sound of one's voice and broadcasting it in a certain direction. *enddef *word MEMORIZE *def To commit something to memory. *enddef *word MERCHANDISE *def Goods which are sold or traded. *enddef *word MERCHANT *def Someone who buys or sells items in order to make a profit. *enddef *word MERCURY *def A very heavy element which is used in thermometers. *enddef *word METEORITE *def A piece of stone or metal which has traveled through space, which was caught in the earth's gravitational field and fell to the surface of the planet before completely burning up. *enddef *word METHODICAL *def Something which is done in a very planned, systematic way, such as scientific research. *enddef *word METROPOLITAN *def Having to do with a city or urban area. *enddef *word MICROBE *def A microorganism, which is so small that it cannot be seen without the aid of a microscope. *enddef *word MICROPHONE *def An electronic device which can convert sound into electronic signals. *enddef *word MICROSCOPE *def An optical device which can magnify the image of an object many times, thus permitting the viewing of something which otherwise could not be seen with the eye alone. *enddef *word MIDDLE *def To be midway between two points. *enddef *word MIDNIGHT *def In the middle of the night, around 12:00. *enddef *word MIGHTY *def Something which is strong and powerful. *enddef *word MIGRATE *def To periodically move from one place to another to live, as with ducks and geese. *enddef *word MILE *def A unit of measure for distance, equal to 5280 feet. *enddef *word MILLENIUM *def A period of 1000 years. *enddef *word MILLIMETER *def A unit of measure for length, equal to one thousandth of a meter. One inch is equivalent to 25.4 of these units. *enddef *word MILLION *def The number 1 followed by 6 zeroes, or one thousand thousand. *enddef *word MIMIC *def To copy the actions or speech of another person, usually in a derogatory manner. *enddef *word MINIATURE *def A very small model or representation of something. *enddef *word MINIMUM *def The smallest possible amount of something. *enddef *word MINUTE *def A unit of measure for time, equal to 60 seconds. *enddef *word MIRROR *def An object which is capable of reflecting an image. *enddef *word MISBEHAVE *def To behave in a poor or improper manner. *enddef *word MISERABLE *def To be very unhappy. *enddef *word MISPLACE *def To put something in the wrong place and then be unable to find it. *enddef *word MISTAKE *def An unintentional error (one not done on purpose). *enddef *word MISUNDERSTAND *def To think of something in a way which is not correct. *enddef *word MOCCASIN *def A shoe made of soft leather. *enddef *word MODERN *def Something which has to do with the present time, not of a time long ago. *enddef *word MOLECULE *def A physical unit consisting of one or more atoms. *enddef *word MONARCH *def A reddish-brown butterfly which has black and white markings on its wings. *enddef *word MONTH *def One of the twelve periods of the year. This time period is roughly equal to the time it takes for the moon to make one revolution about the earth. *enddef *word MORSEL *def A small piece of food, not enough for a full meal. *enddef *word MOSQUITO *def A small insect which sucks the blood of mammals, including humans. *enddef *word MOTOR *def A small engine which is used to turn a shaft and cause something to rotate. *enddef *word MOUNTAIN *def A large rise in the surface of the earth relative to the surrounding area. *enddef *word MUDDLED *def To be confused. *enddef *word MUSCLE *def Body tissue which is capable of producing body movement and which is used for exerting and resisting forces. *enddef *word MUSKRAT *def A large aquatic rodent which is commonly found in ponds and lakes. *enddef *word MYSTERY *def Something which is not yet completely understood, but which people wish to understand. *enddef *word MYTH *def A story which attempts to explain something (usually a natural event), but which does so incorrectly. *enddef *word NARROW *def Something which has a small width. *enddef *word NASTY *def Something which is offensive and disgusting. *enddef *word NATION *def The people associated with a particular country or territory. *enddef *word NAUGHTY *def Someone who is disobedient and misbehaves. *enddef *word NAVIGATE *def To guide someone through a course by providing directions. *enddef *word NAVY *def The warships and the people who are responsible for using them to protect a country. *enddef *word NECESSARY *def Something which one needs and cannot get along without. *enddef *word NECKLACE *def Jewelry on a chain or string which is worn around the neck. *enddef *word NEEDLE *def A thin, sharp device used for sewing with thread. *enddef *word NEICE *def The daughter of one's brother or sister. *enddef *word NEIGHBOR *def A person who lives nearby. *enddef *word NEIGHBORHOOD *def The area which is near where one lives. *enddef *word NEPHEW *def The son of one's brother or sister. *enddef *word NERVOUS *def In a highly excitable and uncomfortable state. *enddef *word NEWSPAPER *def A publication containing news and other information which is usually issued daily. *enddef *word NIBBLE *def To eat something slowly, taking small bites. *enddef *word NICKEL *def A U.S. coin with a face value of 5 cents. *enddef *word NICKNAME *def A name used in place of one's proper name by his or her friends and others who are familiar with the person. *enddef *word NIGHT *def The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise, when people usually sleep. *enddef *word NIGHTMARE *def A very bad dream which often causes a person to awaken suddenly in a frightened state. *enddef *word NITROGEN *def A colorless, odorless gas which makes up about 80 percent of the earth's atmosphere. *enddef *word NOCTURNAL *def A word describing an animal which is active at night and which sleeps during the day. *enddef *word NOTORIOUS *def Someone who is well known for having done bad things. *enddef *word NUISANSE *def Someone or something which is annoying and irritating to others. *enddef *word NUMBER *def A mathematical symbol which has a precise value. *enddef *word NUMISMATICS *def The hobby of coin collecting. *enddef *word NURSE *def A person who is trained to help sick or injured people return to health. *enddef *word NURSERY *def A room for infants and young children. *enddef *word NUTRITIOUS *def Food which provides a high level of nourishment. *enddef *word OATMEAL *def A breakfast food made from oats. *enddef *word OBEDIANT *def Someone who obeys. *enddef *word OBJECTIVE *def The thing which one hopes to accomplish or obtain by doing something. *enddef *word OBSTACLE *def Something which is in one's way and blocking his or her path. *enddef *word OBVIOUS *def Something which is readily understood. *enddef *word OCCASIONALLY *def Something which happens once in a while; now and then. *enddef *word OCCUPATION *def One's business or profession which occupies a large part of his or her time. *enddef *word OCEAN *def The large body of salt water which covers about three quarters of the earth's surface. *enddef *word OCTAGON *def An eight-sided geometric shape (the shape of a stop sign). *enddef *word OCTOPUS *def A sea creature which has eight arms. *enddef *word ODOMETER *def A device which measures the distance that a vehicle has traveled (such as a bicycle or automobile). *enddef *word OFTEN *def Something which occurs frequently. *enddef *word OLFACTORY *def Having to do with the sense of smell. *enddef *word OPERA *def A dramatic play which is set to music, and all of the vocal parts are sung. *enddef *word OPERATION *def In medicine, a process which involves cutting into the body and repairing or removing a diseased or malfunctioning organ, in an attempt to improve a person's health. *enddef *word OPPONENT *def A person who is on the opposite side or on the other team in a game or contest. *enddef *word OPTIMIST *def Someone who always sees the best part of things. *enddef *word ORANGE *def The word for a popular, tangy citrus fruit, which is also a color. *enddef *word ORBIT *def The path that a planet takes in its movement about the sun. *enddef *word ORCHESTRA *def A group of people who play musical instruments in a harmonious manner. *enddef *word ORDINARY *def Something which is usual or common. *enddef *word OSCILLATE *def To move back and forth between two points (such as when one rides on a swing). *enddef *word OSTRICH *def A large bird common in Africa, which has a long neck and long legs, and which does not fly. *enddef *word OTTER *def An aquatic mammal which has very beautiful fur, and is popular with visitors to aquariums. *enddef *word OUNCE *def A unit of measure for both weight and volume. For weight, 16 of these units equals one pound, and for volume (the space which something takes up), 16 of these units equals one pint. *enddef *word OUTFIELD *def In baseball, the part of the playing field which is beyond the bases. *enddef *word OUTLAW *def Someone who frequently breaks the law and commits crimes. *enddef *word OVEN *def A device used for cooking or heating food. *enddef *word OVERCAST *def A term used to describe a cloudy sky. *enddef *word OVERFLOW *def When an object completely fills with water so that any additional water coming in causes water to spill out. *enddef *word OVERPASS *def A highway bridge which crosses over and above another road or railroad tracks. *enddef *word OVERSLEEP *def To sleep past the time which one wanted to awaken. *enddef *word OVERTAKE *def To catch up with and pass something which is moving less quickly. *enddef *word OWL *def A nocturnal bird of prey. *enddef *word OXYGEN *def A colorless, odorless gas which makes up about 20 percent of the earth's atmosphere, which most living organisms need in order to live. *enddef *word OXYMORON *def Words which are used together in speech, but which seem to contradict each other. For example, a "deafening silence". *enddef *word OYSTER *def A mollusk (type of shellfish) which lives at the bottom of the sea, and which is capable of producing a pearl. *enddef *word PACIFIC *def The largest of Earth's oceans. *enddef *word PADLOCK *def A small lock which is typically used to secure a locker. *enddef *word PAINFUL *def Something which causes pain. *enddef *word PAINLESS *def Something which does not cause pain. *enddef *word PAINTBRUSH *def A brush which is used to apply paint. *enddef *word PAINTING *def A picture made using paints. *enddef *word PAJAMAS *def Clothing worn during the night when sleeping. *enddef *word PANCAKE *def A flat cake made from batter a cooked in a pan or on a grill, and which is a popular breakfast food. *enddef *word PANIC *def Fear which causes hysterical behavior in people. *enddef *word PANT *def Hard, fast breathing, such as what a dog does in order to get rid of excess heat from its body. *enddef *word PANTRY *def A room or closet in which food is stored. *enddef *word PAPER *def A material produced in thin sheets and used for writing. *enddef *word PAPERBACK *def A book with a flexible paper cover, which usually costs much less than a hard cover book. *enddef *word PARACHUTE *def A device which is opened in midair during a fall, which enables the person wearing it to slow down and safely land on the ground. *enddef *word PARADE *def A large, festive public procession of people and floats, usually with marching bands and music. *enddef *word PARAGRAPH *def A collection of written sentences which have to do with a particular idea or topic. *enddef *word PARAKEET *def A small, colorful bird which is often kept as a pet. *enddef *word PARENT *def The father or mother of a person. *enddef *word PARKA *def A large, hooded coat worn in extremely cold weather. *enddef *word PARROT *def A brightly colored bird which is capable of mimicking speech. *enddef *word PARTICIPATE *def To take part in, as with a game or sporting event. *enddef *word PARTNER *def Someone whom you work with or do something with. *enddef *word PARTY *def A festive social gathering usually held to observe a special occasion or event. *enddef *word PASSENGER *def Someone who rides in a vehicle such as a train, plane, or automobile. *enddef *word PASTE *def A substance used to glue things together, such as pieces of paper. *enddef *word PATRIOT *def Someone who loves and defends his or her country. *enddef *word PEACE *def The state of not being in a war. *enddef *word PEACOCK *def A bird with brilliantly colored tail feathers which fans them out when threatened or attacked. The feathers contain what looks like eyes, so that the attacker may think that there are many creatures nearby, and will move away. *enddef *word PEARL *def A small, rounded object produced inside the shell of an oyster, and is considered valuable and used to make expensive jewelry. *enddef *word PEBBLE *def A small stone. *enddef *word PECULIAR *def Something which is strange or odd. *enddef *word PEDAL *def A lever which is operated using the foot in order to control a device. *enddef *word PEDDLER *def Someone who travels from place to place to sell things. *enddef *word PEDESTRIAN *def A person who travels on foot (by walking). *enddef *word PEDIATRICIAN *def A medical doctor who specializes in the care of infants and young children. *enddef *word PEN *def A device used for writing with ink. *enddef *word PENCIL *def A device which contains lead or graphite and is used for writing on paper. *enddef *word PENGUIN *def A bird found in the Arctic and which is capable of swimming long distances in the icy sea water. *enddef *word PENNY *def A U.S. coin which has a face value of one cent. *enddef *word PENTAGON *def A geometric shape which has five sides. *enddef *word PERFUME *def A liquid worn put onto the skin by women in order to produce a pleasant smell. *enddef *word PERIMETER *def The border around a two-dimensional object. *enddef *word PERISCOPE *def A device used in submarines for viewing objects which are above the surface of the water. *enddef *word PERISHABLE *def Something which will rot and decay with time. *enddef *word PERMANENT *def Something which is intended to stay or exist for a long period of time; not temporary. *enddef *word PERMIT *def To allow someone to do something. *enddef *word PERPENDICULAR *def Something which intersects something else at a right angle (a 90 degree angle). *enddef *word PERPETUAL *def Something which lasts or goes on forever. *enddef *word PERSON *def A human being. *enddef *word PESSIMIST *def Someone who always sees the worst part of things. *enddef *word PETAL *def One of the segments of a flower. *enddef *word PETRIFIED *def Wood which has converted into stone over a very long period of time. *enddef *word PETROLEUM *def Oil. *enddef *word PHARMACY *def A place where medicine and drugs may be purchased. *enddef *word PHENOMENAL *def Something which is extraordinary or very well done. *enddef *word PHOBIA *def An excessive, usually irrational fear of something. *enddef *word PHONY *def Something which is fake; not genuine. *enddef *word PHOTOGRAPH *def A picture produced using a camera. *enddef *word PHOTOSYNTHESIS *def The process which plants use in order to convert sunlight into chemical energy (food). *enddef *word PHYSICIAN *def A person who practices medicine and helps bring the sick and injured back to health. *enddef *word PIANO *def A large musical instrument played by pressing keys which cause hammers to strike chords and produce sound. *enddef *word PICKLE *def A food item made from cucumber which has been in a salty solution of vinegar for some time. *enddef *word PICNIC *def An outdoor trip which is set up so that a meal may be eaten outdoors. *enddef *word PIERCE *def To poke a hole through something. *enddef *word PIGGYBACK *def To ride on the back or shoulders of someone. *enddef *word PIGPEN *def A place where pigs are kept. *enddef *word PILLOW *def A sack filled with soft material and used as a head rest during sleep. *enddef *word PILOT *def The operator of an aircraft. *enddef *word PINEAPPLE *def A large, juicy tropical fruit. *enddef *word PINPOINT *def To locate something exactly (for example, on a map). *enddef *word PIONEER *def One of the first people to enter a region or territory and to settle there. *enddef *word PIPE *def A tube through which liquids and gases are transported. *enddef *word PIRATE *def A person who robs others at sea. *enddef *word PISTOL *def A small, handheld gun. *enddef *word PITCHER *def In baseball, the person who throws the ball to the batter. *enddef *word PLAGUE *def A widespread disease which affects many people. *enddef *word PLANET *def One of the nine large, nearly spherical bodies which orbit the sun. *enddef *word PLAYGROUND *def An outdoor recreational area for children. *enddef *word PLEASANT *def Something which is pleasing and nice. *enddef *word PLEDGE *def A promise to do something (or not to do something). *enddef *word PLENTIFUL *def Something which exists in large numbers. *enddef *word PLOW *def A device for turning soil over in order to prepare it for planting. *enddef *word PLUMBER *def A person who installs and repairs pipes and the devices which use them in a building. *enddef *word PLUTO *def The planet which is most distant from the sun. *enddef *word POCKET *def A small enclosure on a shirt or trousers which is used to hold small items. *enddef *word POISON *def A substance which is very harmful to one's health and which can cause death if ingested (eaten or drank). *enddef *word POKER *def A popular card game in which the players bet money on the value of the cards which they are holding. *enddef *word POLICE *def The organization responsible for keeping law and order in a region. *enddef *word POLITE *def Showing good manners toward others. *enddef *word POLLUTE *def To make something dirty or unclean, such as the air or water. *enddef *word POOL *def A body of water intended for swimming and other water activities. *enddef *word POPULAR *def Something which is well-liked by most people. *enddef *word PORCUPINE *def A rodent which is covered with sharp quills. *enddef *word POSTPONE *def To put something off until a later time. *enddef *word POTHOLE *def A deep hole in the road which is a hazard to the operators of passing cars and bicycles. *enddef *word POUND *def A unit of measure for weight, equal to 16 ounces. *enddef *word POWERFUL *def Having great power or strength. *enddef *word PREDICAMENT *def An unpleasant, difficult, or dangerous situation. *enddef *word PREPOSTEROUS *def Something which is ridiculous or absurd. *enddef *word PRESIDENT *def The leader of an organization, or of a country such as the United States. *enddef *word PRETTY *def Something which is pleasing to look at. *enddef *word PRICE *def The amount of money which is required in order to buy something. *enddef *word PRINCESS *def The daughter of a king or queen. *enddef *word PROBABLE *def Something which is very likely to occur. *enddef *word PROCRASTINATE *def To repeatedly delay doing something. *enddef *word PROFESSOR *def A teacher at a college or university. *enddef *word PROFIT *def The amount of money which one gains from the sale of something. *enddef *word PROHIBIT *def To forbid (disallow) someone to do something. *enddef *word PROJECT *def A large task which one or more people work on. *enddef *word PROPERTY *def The things which one owns. *enddef *word PROTECT *def To guard someone or something from danger or attack. *enddef *word PSYCHOLOGY *def The study of the human mind and of human behavior. *enddef *word PUDDLE *def A small pool of water on the ground. *enddef *word PUMPKIN *def A large, orange fruit which is commonly decorated and displayed in the autumn. *enddef *word PURCHASE *def To buy something. *enddef *word PURSE *def A small bag in which women carry money and small items. *enddef *word PUZZLE *def A picture which is divided up into many pieces, which provides a challenge for someone to put back together. *enddef *word QUACK *def The sound that a duck makes. *enddef *word QUADRILATERAL *def A geometric shape which has four sides. *enddef *word QUALIFIED *def Having the skills necessary to perform a job or task. *enddef *word QUARREL *def An argument or disagreement, in anger. *enddef *word QUARRY *def A pit from which stones and gems are extracted. *enddef *word QUART *def A unit of measure for volume (the amount of space which an object takes up), which is equal to one-fourth of a gallon or 32 ounces. *enddef *word QUARTER *def A U.S. coin which has a face value of 25 cents. *enddef *word QUEEN *def The wife of a king. *enddef *word QUARTERLY *def Occurring four times each year, usually at then end of each three-month period. *enddef *word QUESTION *def A sentence in which information or answers are requested from someone. *enddef *word QUICKLY *def To do something rapidly. *enddef *word QUILL *def A large feather from the wing or tail of a bird. *enddef *word QUILT *def A bed covering on which designs are sewn and which is stitched together. *enddef *word QUIZ *def A short, informal exam or test. *enddef *word RABBIT *def A long-eared mammal which has a tail which resembles a cotton ball, and which lives in a burrow in the ground. *enddef *word RACCOON *def A mammal found in the forests of North America, which has a mask-like marking on its face. *enddef *word RACEHORSE *def A horse which is trained to run in races. *enddef *word RADAR *def A method for determining the location, speed, and direction of distant objects using radio waves. *enddef *word RADIATOR *def A mechanical device used to remove heat from hot water flowing in pipes and pass it into a room in a building. *enddef *word RADIUS *def The distance from the center of a circle to any point on the circle. *enddef *word RAINBOW *def A colorful arc which can be seen in the sky when sunlight is refracted through mist or light rain. *enddef *word RAISIN *def The name given a grape which has been dried in the sun. *enddef *word RANCH *def A large farm on which sheep, cattle, horses and other animals are raised. These types of farms are more common in the western U.S. than in other parts of the country. *enddef *word RARE *def Something which is unusual and not very common, and often of great value since there are so few objects of its type. *enddef *word RASH *def An eruption on the skin, which is usually reddish in color and which can cause severe itching. *enddef *word RATTLESNAKE *def A poisonous snake found in North America which makes a rattling sound with its tail as a means of warning animals or people whom it thinks may do it harm. *enddef *word RAZOR *def A device used by men for shaving their face. *enddef *word REBOUND *def In basketball, when a ball bounces off the backboard after a player's attempt to make a basket fails. *enddef *word RECESS *def A time during the school day when young children are given a break from their schoolwork during which they can play. *enddef *word RECIPE *def A set of instructions for cooking a particular food. *enddef *word RECUPERATE *def To return to health following an illness or injury. *enddef *word REDUCE *def To lower the amount, price, number, etc. of something. *enddef *word REFRESHMENT *def A general term used to describe the foods and drinks given to people at a party or other social situation. *enddef *word REFRIGERATOR *def A device which keeps the temperature inside it low enough so that food will not spoil before it is consumed. *enddef *word REFUND *def Money which is returned to a person when the person returns an purchased item to the seller. *enddef *word REFUSE *def To decline to accept something. *enddef *word REHEARSE *def To practice a play or musical composition prior to the actual performance. *enddef *word RELATIVE *def A person who is related to you by means of family or marriage. For example, a brother, cousin, sister-in-law, etc. *enddef *word REMEMBER *def To recall something from your memory. *enddef *word RENT *def Money which is paid for the temporary use of an object, such as for the use of a violin or for an apartment. *enddef *word REPEAT *def To say something again. *enddef *word REPTILE *def A cold-blooded vertebrate such as a snake, lizard, turtle, alligator, or crocodile. *enddef *word RESEMBLE *def To look a bit like someone else, but not identical. *enddef *word RESPOSIBLE *def Someone who can be relied on and depended upon to perform a task. *enddef *word RETIRED *def Someone who has left the work force to pursue other interests. *enddef *word RETRIEVER *def A type of dog which is trained to fetch game for hunters; species include the golden and the labrador. *enddef *word REVERSE *def Moving backward, such as when an automobile backs down a driveway. *enddef *word REVOLVE *def To spin about an axis or central point. *enddef *word RHINOCEROS *def A large, thick-skinned mammal native to Africa which has a large bony horn at the tip of its face. *enddef *word RICH *def Possessing great wealth, valuable possessions, or land. *enddef *word RING *def A decorative band worn on the finger, usually made of metal and which often contains gemstones. *enddef *word ROADRUNNER *def A long-tailed bird found in the southwestern U.S. which is capable of running very fast. *enddef *word ROBOT *def An electromechanical device which performs tasks which humans would otherwise have to do. *enddef *word ROCKET *def A device which rapidly burns fuel to push gas out of one end in order to propel it into the sky. *enddef *word RODENT *def The name for the class of mammals which includes mice, chipmunks, rats, squirrels, beavers, etc. *enddef *word RODEO *def A show in which cowboys on horseback demonstrate their ability to rope cattle, people ride bucking broncos, and in which rope twirling tricks are performed. *enddef *word ROOF *def The structure which covers the top of a building in order to keep out the wind, rain, and snow. *enddef *word ROOSTER *def The name for the common adult male fowl, which can usually be found in any barnyard, and which proclaims a loud "cock-a-doodle-doo" each morning. *enddef *word ROTTEN *def Something which has decayed or decomposed. *enddef *word ROUGH *def Something which has an uneven surface; not smooth. *enddef *word ROWBOAT *def A small boat which is propelled through the water using a pair of oars. *enddef *word RUBBISH *def Something which has been thrown out as trash; garbage. *enddef *word RUDDER *def A hinged device at the stern (back end) of a boat which is rotated in order to change the boat's direction of travel. *enddef *word RUNNER *def Someone who competes in a foot race. *enddef *word RUNWAY *def The long strip of level ground on which aircraft take off and land. *enddef *word RURAL *def Having to do with the country (i.e. sparsely populated areas away from cities). *enddef *word RUSTY *def Something which is covered by rust. *enddef *word SADDLE *def A leather seat which one uses when riding a horse. *enddef *word SAFARI *def An expedition in Africa to see wild animals on the plains. *enddef *word SAFE *def Something that will not cause injury and may be used without worry. *enddef *word SAILBOAT *def A boat which is propelled through the water by sails which are pushed on by the wind. *enddef *word SALAD *def A dish of lettuce and other vegetables covered with a dressing, which is usually served at the start of a meal. *enddef *word SALAMANDER *def A small, lizard-like amphibian which is typically found in damp areas of the forest or under rocks. *enddef *word SALTSHAKER *def A container from which salt is sprinkled on food items. *enddef *word SALTWATER *def Water which has a significant salt content, such as ocean water. *enddef *word SAMPLE *def A small piece of something which is given to a person as a representation or example of what the actual object is like. *enddef *word SANDAL *def A open-air shoe which consists of a sole which is attached to the foot with a set of straps. *enddef *word SANDBOX *def A box filled with sand in which children can play. *enddef *word SANDPAPER *def Paper which has one or more layers of sand on one side, which is used for smoothing the surface of wood. *enddef *word SANDWICH *def A food item made by placing meats, vegetables, and other items between slices of bread. *enddef *word SAPLING *def A young tree. *enddef *word SATISFACTORY *def Something which is done well enough to get by, but does not represent an outstanding job. *enddef *word SCAFFOLD *def A temporary platform which workers stand on while working on the outside of a building high above the ground. *enddef *word SCALE *def A device used to measure the weight of an object. *enddef *word SCAVENGER *def An animal that feeds on the dead bodies of other animals. *enddef *word SCHOLAR *def A very educated and knowledgeable person. *enddef *word SCHOOL *def An institution which provides instruction in academic subjects to children, including reading, writing, and arithmetic. *enddef *word SCIENTIST *def A person who is an expert in one of the fields of science (physics, chemistry, metallurgy, etc.). *enddef *word SCISSORS *def A device used for cutting paper and cardboard, which consists of two blades with ring-shaped loops on the ends of the handles for a person's fingers to fit into. *enddef *word SCORPION *def A poisonous arachnid found in the southwestern U.S. which stings its prey with its tail. *enddef *word SCRATCH *def A long, thin cut on a surface which is made with a sharp object. *enddef *word SCREAM *def To make a very loud sound, which usually is to alarm people of danger or injury. *enddef *word SCREEN *def A structure made of fine wire mesh which is placed over a window in order to permit air to flow into a room, but not small insects or birds. *enddef *word SCRIBBLE *def To write quickly and in such a way that the writing is difficult to read. *enddef *word SCULPTURE *def Artwork which is made by carving wood, stone, or other hard material. *enddef *word SEASON *def One of the four parts of the year: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. *enddef *word SECLUDED *def Far away from other people. *enddef *word SECOND *def One of the 60 equal divisions of a minute. *enddef *word SECRET *def Information which is kept from other people. *enddef *word SEESAW *def A long board with a seat at each end which children ride up and down at a playground. *enddef *word SELL *def To give property to someone else in return for money or other objects of value. *enddef *word SELLOUT *def A sporting game or event in which all of the tickets have been sold. *enddef *word SEMICIRCLE *def One-half of a circle. *enddef *word SENTENCE *def A group of words which follow the rules of grammar and which convey a thought. *enddef *word SEPARATE *def To keep things apart from each other. *enddef *word SERENE *def Something which is calm and tranquil. *enddef *word SEVERE *def Something which is harsh and stern. *enddef *word SEWER *def A pipe which carries wastewater from a house or building to a treatment plant. *enddef *word SHABBY *def Something which is worn out from overuse. *enddef *word SHADOW *def A darkened area which is occurs when an object blocks out rays of sunlight which would otherwise have illuminated the area. *enddef *word SHAGGY *def Something which is covered with long, unkempt hair. *enddef *word SHALLOW *def Something which is not very deep. *enddef *word SHAMPOO *def A solution or lotion which is used to clean the hair. *enddef *word SHARK *def A large, carnivorous (meat-eating) fish which lives in the sea has one or more rows of sharp, jagged teeth. *enddef *word SHARP *def Something which is easily able to cut or puncture something. *enddef *word SHELTER *def Anything which provides cover and protection from the weather. *enddef *word SHIPWRECK *def The remains of a ship that sunk to the bottom of the sea. *enddef *word SHOPLIFT *def To steal something from a shop or store. *enddef *word SHORTSTOP *def In baseball, the infield position between second and third bases. *enddef *word SHOVEL *def A device used for digging in the dirt. *enddef *word SIBLING *def A brother or a sister. *enddef *word SIGNATURE *def The name of a person, written by that person on paper. *enddef *word SIGNIFICANT *def Something which is meaningful and important. *enddef *word SILK *def A very smooth, luxurious fabric used to make expensive clothing, which is produced by spiders and some types of worms. *enddef *word SILVER *def A shiny metal used in some U.S. coins prior to 1965, and which is commonly used in jewelry and tableware. *enddef *word SIMPLE *def Something which is very easy; not difficult. *enddef *word SIMULTANEOUS *def Occurring at the same time. *enddef *word SISTER *def A female sibling (a female who has the same parents as you). *enddef *word SKELETON *def The internal supporting structure of your body which is made up of many bones. *enddef *word SKILLET *def A pan used for frying food. *enddef *word SKYLIGHT *def A window on the ceiling of a room which is placed there in order to let in sunlight. *enddef *word SLEEPWALK *def To walk while asleep. *enddef *word SLEEVE *def The part of a shirt which covers the arm. *enddef *word SLENDER *def Something which is narrow and slim. *enddef *word SLICK *def Something which is smooth and slippery, such as ice. *enddef *word SLING *def A piece of cloth used to support a broken arm. *enddef *word SLOWPOKE *def Someone who moves or does things very slowly. *enddef *word SMILE *def A facial expression which indicates happiness and pleasure. *enddef *word SMOKE *def The vapors given off by an object as it burns. *enddef *word SNAKE *def A legless reptile which has a body covered with scales, some of which are poisonous. *enddef *word SNAZZY *def Something which is flashy and fashionable. *enddef *word SNEEZE *def To involuntarily expel air from the mouth due to an irritation in the nasal passages. *enddef *word SNIFF *def To inhale a small amount of air in an attempt to detect a smell. *enddef *word SNORKEL *def A device worn by a swimmer which has a short tube for taking in air, which allows the person to swim just beneath the surface. *enddef *word SNOWBALL *def A ball of snow which is thrown, usually in a playful manner by children. *enddef *word SNOWMOBILE *def A vehicle with skis in the front and treads in the back which can travel over snowy or icy terrain. *enddef *word SOCCER *def A game in which two teams of 11 people each attempt to kick a ball into the goal of the opposing team. *enddef *word SOFTBALL *def A baseball-like game which is played with a larger ball and on a smaller playing field. *enddef *word SOFTWARE *def Computer programs. *enddef *word SOLAR *def Having to do with the sun. *enddef *word SOLITAIRE *def A card game played by one person. *enddef *word SOMBRERO *def A Mexican or Spanish hat with a very wide brim. *enddef *word SOON *def In the very near future. *enddef *word SOUP *def A hot liquid food which is prepared from broth, meat and vegetables. *enddef *word SPARK *def A small, hot ember which separates and moves away from a burning object. *enddef *word SPECIALIST *def A person in the scientific or medical fields who has become an expert in a particular area. *enddef *word SPEECH *def A talk made to a group of people. *enddef *word SPHERE *def A three-dimensional object in which all the points on the surface of the object are the same distance from the object's center. The planets are roughly this shape. *enddef *word SPHERICAL *def Something which has the shape of a sphere. *enddef *word SPIDER *def An eight-legged creature which spins a web in order to catch prey; an arachnid. *enddef *word SPLASH *def To cause water or another liquid to fly about. *enddef *word SPONGE *def An absorbent material which is used to clean up spills in a kitchen, or to wash dishes and tabletops. *enddef *word SPORT *def An activity or game which involves physical activity. *enddef *word SPRING *def The season of the year in which the weather becomes warmer, plants begin to flower and grow, and trees grow leaves again. *enddef *word SQUIRREL *def A rodent commonly found in the woods and people's yards. *enddef *word STABLE *def A building in which horses, cows, sheep, and other farm animals are kept. *enddef *word STAGNANT *def Not moving or flowing, as with a body of water which is still. *enddef *word STAIRCASE *def A flight of stairs which provides a way to get from one floor of a building to another. *enddef *word STATIONARY *def Something which is fixed in place and cannot be moved. *enddef *word STATIONERY *def Writing material (paper, envelopes, etc.). *enddef *word STEAM *def The gaseous phase of water. *enddef *word STEAMROLLER *def A heavy construction machine rolled over the surface of a roadway in order to make it flat. *enddef *word STEAMSHIP *def A large boat which is powered by steam-driven engines. *enddef *word STEEL *def A hard, strong metal made chiefly from iron and carbon. *enddef *word STETHOSCOPE *def An instrument used for listening to sounds within the body. *enddef *word STOMACH *def The organ in the body which begins to digest food, and which is located between the esophagus and the small intestine. *enddef *word STORE *def A place where various goods and merchandise may be purchased. *enddef *word STORY *def The retelling of an event or series of happenings, either real or fictional. *enddef *word STRANGER *def A person who is not known by someone. *enddef *word STRATEGY *def The plan or plans for accomplishing something. *enddef *word STRAWBERRY *def A delicious, red fruit which grows on plants low on the ground. *enddef *word STRONG *def Having great physical strength and power. *enddef *word STUDIO *def A room in which an artist or photographer works. *enddef *word STUMBLE *def To trip over something and almost fall. *enddef *word SUBMARINE *def A vessel which is capable of travelling beneath the surface of the ocean. *enddef *word SUBMERGE *def To place something beneath the surface of a liquid. *enddef *word SUBSTITUTE *def A person who teaches a class when the regular teacher is absent. *enddef *word SUBTRACT *def To take something away. In arithmetic, to reduce the value of one number by another. *enddef *word SUCCULENT *def Something which is very juicy. *enddef *word SUDDEN *def Something which happens without warning and very quickly. *enddef *word SUFFICIENT *def Enough; an adequate amount. *enddef *word SUM *def The result obtained by adding two numbers. *enddef *word SUMMER *def The warmest season of the year, which occurs after spring and before autumn. *enddef *word SUMMIT *def The highest point of a mountain. *enddef *word SUNGLASSES *def Glasses with lenses which are designed to protect the eyes from bright sunlight. *enddef *word SUNRISE *def The time of the day, in the early morning, when the sun appears on the horizon. *enddef *word SUPERMAN *def The mythical "man of steel" who could leap over tall buildings and fly faster than a speeding bullet. *enddef *word SUPERMARKET *def A large store which sells food and household items. *enddef *word SURFACE *def The outer boundary of a three-dimensional object. *enddef *word SURGEON *def A medical doctor who has specialized in surgery, in which incisions are made in the body in order to repair or remove a diseased or malfunctioning organ. *enddef *word SURPRISE *def An unexpected event or occurrence. *enddef *word SWALLOWTAIL *def A class of butterflies which have tail-like extensions at the bottom of their two lower wings. *enddef *word SWAMP *def A tract of land which is saturated with water. *enddef *word SWEEP *def To clean a surface, such as a floor, with a broom. *enddef *word SWEET *def Something which has a sugary taste. *enddef *word SWIMMER *def A person who is swimming or who is able to swim. *enddef *word SYMMETRIC *def Something which is the same on one side of a line as on the other. *enddef *word SYNONYM *def A word which has the same meaning as another word, but which is pronounced differently. *enddef *word TABLE *def A piece of furniture which has a flat surface on which things may be placed, or on which food may be served. *enddef *word TADPOLE *def The stage in a frogs life when it lives underwater, and has a tail and gills. *enddef *word TAFFY *def A soft, chewy candy. *enddef *word TAILGATE *def To drive a car too closely behind another car. *enddef *word TAILOR *def A person who makes and repairs clothing. *enddef *word TAKEOFF *def The initial phase in the flight of an aircraft when it travels down the runway and lifts into the air. *enddef *word TALKATIVE *def Someone who talks a lot. *enddef *word TANGERINE *def A small citrus fruit. *enddef *word TARANTULA *def A large, hairy, poisonous spider found in tropical regions. *enddef *word TARDY *def To be late. *enddef *word TATTOO *def A permanent mark made on the skin, usually colorful and artistic. *enddef *word TAXICAB *def An automobile which brings passengers to their destinations for a fee (for a certain amount of money). *enddef *word TAXPAYER *def A person who pays taxes. *enddef *word TEACHER *def A person who teaches, usually in a school or other institution of learning. *enddef *word TECHNOLOGY *def The use of science to solve problems. *enddef *word TEDIOUS *def Something which seems slow and is very uninteresting. *enddef *word TEENAGER *def A person who is between the ages of thirteen and nineteen. *enddef *word TELEPHONE *def A device used to transmit and receive the sound of one's voice through wires, and is used to communicate with people in other locations. *enddef *word TELESCOPE *def A device containing one or more lenses which provides a highly magnified view of distant objects. This device is usually used to look at planets and stars. *enddef *word TELEVISION *def A device used to receive electromagnetic signals which contain visual images and sound. *enddef *word TEMPERATURE *def A measure of how hot or cold an object is. *enddef *word TEMPORARY *def Something which is not permanent, and which is to exist for a limited time. *enddef *word TENNIS *def A game played by two people on a flat court on which they hit a small ball with rackets over a net. *enddef *word TENT *def A small, portable shelter, usually made of canvas, and stretched over a frame and anchored to the ground with pegs or stakes. *enddef *word TERMITE *def An insect which resembles an ant, which feeds on wood, and which can do tremendous damage to a wood-framed building. *enddef *word TEXTBOOK *def A book used in the study of a particular subject. *enddef *word THANKSGIVING *def A U.S. holiday on which families gather together for a large festive meal which for which the entree (the main course) is usually turkey. *enddef *word THEATER *def A building which is used for the presentation of plays and movies. *enddef *word THERMOMETER *def A device used for measuring the temperature of an object. *enddef *word THORAX *def The part of the body of an insect which contains the legs. In humans and other mammals, the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen. *enddef *word THOUGHTFUL *def Someone who shows regard and consideration for others. *enddef *word THOUSAND *def The number 1 followed by three zeroes. *enddef *word THRILL *def An intense sensation involving great excitement. For example, what a person often feels when on a ride at an amusement park. *enddef *word THROTTLE *def The part of an internal combustion engine which controls the amount of fuel which enters the cylinders, and which is used to control increase or decrease the speed of the engine. *enddef *word THUNDER *def The loud sound produced when a lightning bolt superheats the air around it and causes that air to rapidly expand. *enddef *word THUNDERSTORM *def A storm with very heavy rain, and much lightning and thunder. *enddef *word TIGER *def A large carnivorous mammal native to Asia. *enddef *word TILT *def To cause something to lean to one side. *enddef *word TIPTOE *def To walk or move lightly, making as little sound as possible. *enddef *word TOBOGGAN *def A long narrow sled without runners, used for coasting down snowy slopes. *enddef *word TOLLGATE *def A barrier on a roadway at which a fee must be paid for use of the road. *enddef *word TON *def A unit of measure for weight, equal to 2000 pounds. *enddef *word TOOLBOX *def A box or case used for storing or carrying tools. *enddef *word TOOTHACHE *def A pain in a tooth. *enddef *word TOOTHPASTE *def A substance used for cleaning the teeth. *enddef *word TORNADO *def A whirling funnel-shaped mass of air which can reach very high speeds and can is capable of tremendous destruction. *enddef *word TOUCHDOWN *def A play in a football game in which the ball is carried over the opposing team's goal line. *enddef *word TOURIST *def A person who travels for pleasure and sightseeing. *enddef *word TOURNAMENT *def A contest which usually involves a number of games or events designed to determine, through a process of elimination, the best contestant or team. *enddef *word TRACTOR *def A vehicle which is used in farming or to push or pull heavy loads. *enddef *word TRADITION *def Beliefs and modes of behavior which are passed down from generation to generation in a culture. *enddef *word TRAIN *def A long string of connected railroad cars. *enddef *word TRANQUIL *def Something which is calm and undisturbed. *enddef *word TRANSFER *def To move something from one place to another. *enddef *word TRANSFORM *def To change something from one condition, state, or form to another. *enddef *word TRANSLATE *def To convert written or oral statements in one language to another. *enddef *word TRANSPARENT *def Material which is optically clear and lets light pass through. *enddef *word TRASH *def Discarded objects; garbage. *enddef *word TRAVEL *def To go from one place to another. *enddef *word TREE *def A tall plant containing wood, which has a trunk from which branches with leaves grow. *enddef *word TREMENDOUS *def Something which is extremely large; enormous. *enddef *word TRIANGLE *def A three-sided geometric shape. *enddef *word TRICERATOPS *def A dinosaur having a large bony plate covering the neck, and three horns protruding from the head. *enddef *word TRILLION *def The number 1 followed by 12 zeroes; one million million. *enddef *word TROPHY *def A prize received when winning a competition or event. *enddef *word TROUT *def A type of freshwater fish. *enddef *word TROWEL *def A small tool used for digging or for setting plants into the soil. *enddef *word TRUCK *def A vehicle used for transporting heavy loads. *enddef *word TRUE *def Something which is factual; not false. *enddef *word TRUMPET *def A musical wind instrument made of brass, consisting of a long tube flared at one end, and three valves for changing the pitch. *enddef *word TUGBOAT *def A small boat which pushes, pulls, or tows larger boats. *enddef *word TUNNEL *def An underground passageway. *enddef *word TURKEY *def A large bird Native to North America, which is used for the main dish at a typical Thanksgiving meal. *enddef *word TURTLE *def A slow-moving reptile which has a tough shell covering its body, which it can draw its head and legs into for protection. *enddef *word TUSK *def A large pointed tooth which extends outside of the mouth of certain mammals. *enddef *word TUTOR *def A private instructor who usually works on an individual basis with his or her students. *enddef *word TWEEZERS *def A small tool used for handling small objects, and more typically, for removing splinters from the skin. *enddef *word TWIG *def A small branch of a tree or bush. *enddef *word TWILIGHT *def The short period of time after which the sun has set and before dark. *enddef *word TWINE *def A tough cord made by twisting two or more strings of material together. *enddef *word UDDER *def The gland on a cow which produces milk. *enddef *word UMBRELA *def A hand-held device which provides protection from the rain. *enddef *word UMPIRE *def A person who makes judgments on plays in sporting events and games such as baseball and football. *enddef *word UNAWARE *def Not aware. *enddef *word UNCLE *def The brother of one's mother or father. *enddef *word UNDERGRADUATE *def A student in a college or university who has not yet received his or her first degree. *enddef *word UNDERGROUND *def Something which occurs or which is located beneath the surface of the earth. *enddef *word UNDERTOW *def The pull of the waves out to sea as they break on the shore and then recede. This pull can cause great danger to swimmers. *enddef *word UNICYCLE *def A one-wheeled cycle, in which the rider sits on a seat located directly over the single wheel. *enddef *word UNIFORM *def An outfit which signifies that the person wearing it is a member of a particular group or organization. *enddef *word UNIQUE *def One of a kind; an object for which no copy of it exists. *enddef *word UNIVERSE *def The collection of all existing things, including the earth, planets, sun, and all galaxies. *enddef *word UNIVERSITY *def A place of higher learning (beyond high school) which offers courses of study leading to degrees in many different fields, and offers programs of study which lead to advanced degrees (in the sciences, medicine, law, etc.). *enddef *word UPBEAT *def Someone who is happy and cheerful. *enddef *word URGENT *def Something which requires immediate action or attention. *enddef *word VACATION *def A short break from work during which a person usually goes on a trip for pleasure, or relaxes at home and takes part in activities not related to work. *enddef *word VACCINATION *def An injection given to a person or animal to protect against disease. *enddef *word VALOR *def Courage and bravery. *enddef *word VALUABLE *def Something which is considered to be of great value. *enddef *word VANDAL *def A person who intentionally destroys property for no apparent reason. *enddef *word VAPORIZE *def To change a solid or a liquid to a gas (or vapor) by heating it. *enddef *word VASE *def A container for holding flowers. *enddef *word VAST *def Something which is very great in size, such as a forest which extends over a very large area. *enddef *word VEGETABLE *def A plant which has an edible part (a part which may be eaten), such as lettuce, cucumbers, potatoes, radishes, etc. *enddef *word VEGETARIAN *def A person who does not eat meat, and eats mainly vegetables. *enddef *word VEHICLE *def A device for carrying people and objects from one place to another. For example, a car, motorcycle, golf cart, etc. *enddef *word VEIN *def A tube-like structure in the body which through which blood flows toward the heart. *enddef *word VENOM *def Poison which certain types of snakes and insects can transmit to a victim via a bite or sting. *enddef *word VENTRILOQUIST *def A person who entertains people by making his or her voice seem to come from a hand-held dummy. *enddef *word VENUS *def The second closest planet to the sun. This planet has an atmosphere mainly consisting of sulfuric acid. *enddef *word VETERAN *def A person who has served in the armed services. *enddef *word VETERINARIAN *def A person who specializes in the medical care of animals. *enddef *word VIBRATION *def The act of moving back and forth between two points. For example, a guitar string does this when plucked. *enddef *word VICIOUS *def Very evil and capable of doing harm. *enddef *word VIGOROUS *def Full of energy; lively. *enddef *word VILLIAN *def An evil and malicious person. *enddef *word VIOLATE *def To break a law or rule. *enddef *word VISIBLE *def Something which is capable of being seen. *enddef *word VISIT *def To go to see a person or a place. *enddef *word VOCABULARY *def The set of words which are understood by a person and used by that person in speech. *enddef *word VOLCANO *def A crack or fissure in the earth's surface through which lava is ejected. The opening usually exists at a mountaintop. *enddef *word VOLLEYBALL *def A game in which two teams of 6 people each try hit a ball with their hands over a net in such a way that a member of the opposing team is not able to return it. *enddef *word VOLUME *def The space which an object takes up. *enddef *word VOLUNTEER *def A person who willingly gives his or her time and services to perform a task, not expecting money or other compensation in return. *enddef *word VOYAGE *def A long trip to a distant place, usually by sea. *enddef *word WAGON *def A cart on wheels for carrying a load, which is pulled by a person or animals. *enddef *word WALLPAPER *def A large piece of paper with designs which is pasted to a wall in a room for decoration. *enddef *word WASHCLOTH *def A small cloth which is used for washing the face and body. *enddef *word WATCHDOG *def A dog which is trained to guard property. *enddef *word WATERFALL *def Water which flows over the edge of a cliff and falls to the ground below. *enddef *word WATERPROOF *def Something which does not let water in. *enddef *word WAVE *def A disturbance which moves along the surface of a body of water, causing the surface to rise and fall as it passes. These disturbances actually can travel through any substance, not just water. *enddef *word WEAK *def Something which is not strong. *enddef *word WEARY *def Tired and fatigued. *enddef *word WEATHER *def The state of or conditions in the atmosphere at a particular time. *enddef *word WEEK *def A period of time consisting of 7 days. *enddef *word WEEP *def To cry. *enddef *word WEIGHT *def A measure of how heavy something is. *enddef *word WHALE *def A large marine mammal which has a horizontal fluke (tail fin). *enddef *word WHEELBARROW *def A one-wheeled vehicle with long handles and a large bucket for carrying heavy loads. *enddef *word WHEELCHAIR *def A chair mounted on large wheels, which is used for transportation by people who cannot walk. *enddef *word WILDERNESS *def Land which has not been settled by people, and is still in its natural condition. *enddef *word WINDOW *def An opening in a wall through which light can pass, which is usually covered by a screen or glass. *enddef *word WINTER *def The coldest season of the year, which occurs after autumn and before spring. *enddef *word WISE *def Someone who has a lot of knowledge, wisdom, and common sense. *enddef *word WOODPECKER *def A type of bird which bores holes into trees using its bill in order to get insects which are inside the tree. *enddef *word WORD *def A sequence of letters which conveys a particular meaning or idea. *enddef *word WRAPPER *def The paper (or other material) in which something is wrapped. *enddef *word WRIST *def The joint between the hand and the forearm. *enddef *word WRISTWATCH *def A device for keeping time which is worn on the wrist. *enddef *word WRONG *def Something which is not correct or in error. *enddef *word XYLOPHONE *def A musical instrument in which the player strikes a set of keys of varying sizes with one or more small hammers.. *enddef *word YARD *def The grassy area which surrounds a house. *enddef *word YARDSTICK *def A measuring stick which is one yard (three feet) long. *enddef *word YARN *def A thick, soft thread used for knitting. *enddef *word YAWN *def To open the mouth widely in order to breathe in a large amount of air; done when a person is very tired or bored. *enddef *word YEAR *def The amount of time it takes for a planet to make one complete orbit (revolution) about the sun. For the planet Earth, this time is approximately 365 days. *enddef *word YEARLY *def Something which occurs once each year. *enddef *word YELLOW *def A bright color; the color of bananas and lemons. *enddef *word YELLOWJACKET *def A type of common, stinging wasp. *enddef *word YESTERDAY *def The day which came immediately before today. *enddef *word YOUNG *def Being in the early stages of life. *enddef *word YUCK *def A sound which one makes to indicate disgust, especially in regard to the way a food tastes. *enddef *word ZANY *def Something which is comical and silly. *enddef *word ZERO *def In arithmetic, the number which is neither negative nor positive, and which represents the complete absence of an amount of something. *enddef *word ZIPPER *def A plastic or metal device used for fastening together two parts of an item of clothing. *enddef *word ZOO *def A place where animals are kept for exhibition to the public. *enddef *word ZOOLOGY *def The study of animals. *enddef *end