balloon |
a small bag made of thin material that is filled with air or some other gas and used as a decoration or toy. |
equipment |
anything made for a particular use. Jobs and sports often require special equipment. |
fasten |
to join two things or two sides of something so that they stay together. |
lobby |
to try to influence people who make laws to vote in a way that supports what the group wants. |
mirror |
a smooth surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it. |
panic |
a sudden strong fear or anger that causes people to act without thinking. |
pen |
a long, thin tool used for writing or drawing in ink. |
pillow |
a cloth bag filled with soft material used for resting the head while sleeping. |
plus |
added to. |
poem |
a piece of writing different from ordinary writing in its special form, rhythm, and beautiful or interesting language. Poems are often short and express feelings. They sometimes use words that rhyme. |
splinter |
a small, sharp piece of material that is broken off from a larger piece. |
tack |
a short pin with a flat, wide head. |
trick |
to deceive someone. |
widow |
a woman whose husband has died. |
wrinkle |
a fold on a surface, such as cloth or skin. |