| courthouse |
a building where courts of law and other government offices are located. |
| energy |
the ability to have force or power or to do work. There are many kinds of energy such as physical, electrical, nuclear, or chemical. |
| explore |
to travel in order to discover or search for something. |
| junior |
of a lower position or rank. |
| leader |
a person who directs or guides others or who has the most power in a group. |
| mineral |
a pure, hard substance in the earth that does not come from an animal or a plant. |
| nature |
the basic character and qualities of a person or thing. |
| ocean |
a part of the large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface. |
| official |
a person who holds an office in a business or government. |
| plant |
a living thing that has leaves, makes its own food, and has roots that usually grow in the earth. |
| press |
to put pressure on something, often with one's hands. |
| sap |
the liquid that carries nutrients and water to all parts of a plant. |
| stem |
the main part of a plant that supports the branches, leaves, and other parts. |
| tool |
a thing that is used to help a person do work and that is usually held with the hands. |
| uniform |
a special suit of clothing worn by all members of a particular group. |