| assignment |
something given as a task, such as a job or lesson. |
| damp |
wet, but not very wet. |
| dusk |
the time of day just before night; last moments of twilight. |
| fin |
a thin, flat body part of a fish and certain other water animals which is used for swimming or balance. |
| halt |
to stop or pause. |
| happen |
to take place; occur. |
| high |
reaching up a great distance. |
| jail |
a building in which a government keeps people who have broken a law. |
| lie1 |
a false statement that is said on purpose. |
| nonsense |
words that have no meaning or make no sense. |
| oar |
a long pole that is wide and flat at one end. Oars are used to row or steer a boat. |
| shield |
a large, flat piece of strong material carried on the arm for protection. |
| sprout |
to start to grow. |
| task |
a piece of work to be done; duty. |
| ticket |
a small piece of paper that shows that you have paid for something. |