| blush |
to become red in the face because of shame or embarrassment. |
| bookcase |
a set of shelves for holding books. |
| fable |
a short tale that teaches a lesson. The characters in fables are often animals who speak and act like people. |
| fact |
something known or proved to be true. |
| famous |
recognized by or well known to the public. |
| furnace |
a large appliance for making heat by burning gas, oil, coal, or wood. |
| grand |
splendid in size or appearance. |
| hook |
a curved piece that is used for holding, hanging, or pulling things. A hook is made of metal, plastic, or another hard material. |
| invite |
to ask in a polite way to go somewhere or do something. |
| life |
the thing that is in humans, animals, and plants that allows them to grow and to produce more creatures like themselves. Things like rocks do not have life. |
| planner |
a person who designs or has ideas for things that will exist or happen in the future. |
| rid |
to cause things that are not wanted to go away. |
| roar |
to make a long cry or shout that is both deep and loud. |
| steep |
having a sharp slope. |
| waist |
the part of the body between the chest and hips. |