| bud |
a swelling on a plant that can grow into new parts, such as leaves or a flower. |
| careful |
paying close attention to what one is doing; cautious. |
| firm1 |
not soft. |
| flake |
a small, thin piece that has split off from or peeled off of a surface. |
| flood |
a sudden, strong flow of water onto land that should not be under water. |
| goal |
a result or end that a person wants and works for; aim or purpose. |
| job |
work a person does every day or every week and gets paid for. |
| lightly |
with little weight or force. |
| opposite |
on the side that is across from another; facing. |
| pass |
to go past; move beyond. |
| report |
a statement or story about something that has happened. |
| shortcut |
a quicker or more direct way to go somewhere. |
| smooth |
not rough; even. |
| speech |
the power to speak, or the act of speaking. |
| tape |
a substance made of plastic, cloth, or paper that has glue on one side. It is cut into long, narrow pieces. Tape is used to stick things together. |