| action |
something that is done for a specific purpose. |
| cast |
a thick, stiff covering for an injured limb or joint, especially one in which the bone is broken. A cast is made of cloth and some kind of liquid material that can become very hard and solid. |
| earth |
the third planet from the sun. |
| glance |
a quick look. |
| insect |
a small animal whose body is divided into three parts. Insects also have three pairs of legs and usually one or two pairs of wings. Bees, ants, butterflies, beetles, and flies are some kinds of insects. |
| lick |
to pass the tongue over or along the surface of something. |
| news |
information about important events happening in the present. The news is presented on television or radio or in a newspaper or magazine. |
| oar |
a long pole that is wide and flat at one end. Oars are used to row or steer a boat. |
| peak |
the highest part of a mountain, or the highest part of anything. |
| recipe |
a list of foods and instructions for cooking something. |
| terrific |
very good; fantastic. |
| textbook |
a book used for teaching a particular subject. |
| tiptoe |
the end or tip of the toe. |
| uphill |
on an upward slope or in an upward direction. |
| waist |
the part of the body between the chest and hips. |