| basic |
necessary as a base. Things that are basic need to be learned first or done first. |
| border |
the outer part; edge. |
| bud |
a swelling on a plant that can grow into new parts, such as leaves or a flower. |
| cave |
a large, natural hole in rock or under the earth. A cave is big enough for a person or animal to enter. |
| grease |
a thick, oily material used on a machine to allow the parts to rub together smoothly while the machine is working. |
| hurry |
to move or act with speed. |
| invite |
to ask in a polite way to go somewhere or do something. |
| jewel |
a special stone that has been cut and made smooth. Jewels are used to make jewelry. |
| leak |
an opening or crack in a thing that lets something go through it. |
| number |
a unit with a fixed value that is used to count or to tell the position of something. You can write a number as a word or a symbol, such as "nine" or "9." |
| offer |
to present something to be accepted or refused. |
| pen |
a long, thin tool used for writing or drawing in ink. |
| punch1 |
a hard, quick hit with the closed hand. |
| raw |
not cooked. |
| wide |
reaching across a large area from side to side. |