| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| bridge |
a structure that goes over something such as a river or road so that people can travel from one side to the other. |
| candle |
a stick of wax with a string through the middle. The string burns and gives off light. |
| chill |
a mild but uncomfortable coldness. |
| classmate |
a person in the same class as another at a college or school. |
| dull |
not interesting; boring. |
| emergency |
a sudden dangerous situation that requires immediate action or help. |
| flesh |
the soft parts of the human or animal body that lie between the skin and the bones. Flesh includes muscle and fat. |
| grip |
to grasp or hold firmly. |
| scene |
the place where any event takes place. |
| silent |
making or having no sound. |
| sweet |
having a taste like that of sugar or honey. |
| terror |
very great fear. |
| welcome |
used to express warm greetings to someone who has just arrived. |
| win |
to do the best or come first in a game. |