| arrest |
to slow down; block; stop. |
| born |
a past participle of bear1. |
| bridge |
a structure that goes over something such as a river or road so that people can travel from one side to the other. |
| bubble |
a ball of air or other gas inside another substance. |
| contain |
to hold or have within. |
| cry |
to have tears fall from your eyes as the result of pain, sadness, or another strong feeling. |
| dot |
a small, round mark or spot. |
| elect |
to choose by means of voting. |
| excitement |
the state of being excited. |
| explore |
to travel in order to discover or search for something. |
| fade |
to lose color. |
| flood |
a sudden, strong flow of water onto land that should not be under water. |
| jewelry |
things made of special stones and metal worn on the body for decoration. Rings, necklaces, and bracelets are some kinds of jewelry. |
| joke |
a short story with a funny ending that is told to make people laugh. |
| palm |
the inner surface of the hand. |