| bud |
a swelling on a plant that can grow into new parts, such as leaves or a flower. |
| engine |
a machine that uses energy from a source such as gasoline or electricity to do work. |
| equipment |
anything made for a particular use. Jobs and sports often require special equipment. |
| fuel |
anything such as wood or gasoline that is burned as a source of energy. |
| grease |
a thick, oily material used on a machine to allow the parts to rub together smoothly while the machine is working. |
| herd |
the common people; most people. The expression "He (or she) follows the herd" means that a person tends to do what everybody else does, like a cow in a herd, and does not think for himself or herself. |
| instant |
happening right away; without delay; immediate. |
| notebook |
a book of blank pages to keep notes in. |
| service |
the work of a person who does things for other people. |
| slip |
to slide suddenly on a slippery surface. |
| stuff |
personal things, or any other type of materials or objects. |
| war |
a time of very great fighting between countries or groups of people. |
| water |
the clear liquid that is in rain and that fills up rivers, lakes, and oceans. |
| wide |
reaching across a large area from side to side. |
| word |
a sound or group of sounds that has some meaning that other people can understand. Words are a basic unit of language. |