| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| bar |
a long piece of solid material used to support something, hold something together, or keep something outside or inside. |
| den |
the resting place of wolves, lions, and other large wild animals. |
| gift |
something a person gives without wanting anything in return; a present. |
| graph |
a drawing that shows information and the relationships between pieces of that information. |
| habit |
a regular action or activity. |
| menu |
a list of foods served at a restaurant. |
| pale |
light in color. |
| paste |
a mixture used to stick paper or other light materials together. |
| pity |
sympathy or sorrow caused by another's pain, bad luck, or suffering. |
| science |
a careful method of studying and learning about things in nature. |
| shield |
a large, flat piece of strong material carried on the arm for protection. |
| tablet |
a small, flat, round piece of medicine. |
| truck |
a large motor vehicle used for carrying heavy loads. |
| uphill |
on an upward slope or in an upward direction. |