| battery |
a device that makes electricity by using chemical reactions. Batteries are used to power many things, including cars, flashlights, toys, and watches. |
| congratulate |
to praise and express pleasure at the achievement or good luck of. |
| curse |
a statement of a wish that something bad will happen to someone or something. |
| deck |
the floor on a ship or boat. Sometimes a ship has several decks at different levels. |
| define |
to explain or state the meaning of. |
| forth |
forward; onward in time or location. |
| intend |
to have in mind as something to do. |
| intersect |
to cut across or pass through; cross. |
| labor |
hard work or effort. |
| mascot |
an animal, person, or thing that is considered to bring good luck. Mascots are sometimes kept by a sports team. |
| physics |
the science that deals with matter and energy, their qualities, and the relationships between them. It includes the study of light, heat, sound, electricity, and force. (The word is used with a singular verb.) |
| rove |
to wander widely, without a fixed destination; roam. |
| senior |
having served longer at a job or position. |
| spade1 |
a tool shaped like a shovel and used for digging. A spade has a long handle and a flat blade that can be pushed into the ground with a foot. |
| stout |
having physical strength; sturdy; thick. |