| arrangement |
the way in which a group of things lie or have been placed. |
| clasp |
to grasp or grip with a hand or arm, or something like a hand or arm. |
| community |
a particular area where a group of people live. |
| department |
a separate part of a large organization, such as a government, school, or business. |
| gossip |
tales or talk about the personal lives and secrets of others when they are not present. |
| knit |
to make by knitting. |
| lately |
recently. |
| ledge |
a narrow part like a shelf that comes out of a wall. |
| motivate |
to cause to move or act by giving incentive or inspiration. |
| propeller |
a device used to make an airplane or ship move forward. A propeller is made of tilted blades that are attached to and spin around a hub. |
| religion |
a set of beliefs about how the universe was made and what its purpose is. Religion usually involves worship of a god or gods, and the belief in certain ideas about right and wrong behavior. |
| republic |
a nation in which those who make the laws and run the government are elected by the people. |
| reward |
something of value that is promised to someone for good work or a good deed. |
| squawk |
to give a harsh scream. |
| wander |
to move about with no purpose, aim, or plan; roam. |