| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| belt |
a piece of cloth, leather, or other material that you wear around the waist. |
| bitter |
having a strong taste that is neither sweet nor sour. |
| champion |
a person or animal that has taken first place in a contest or game; winner. |
| cousin |
the son or daughter of an aunt or uncle. |
| dairy |
a business that makes and sells milk, butter, and cheese. |
| dive |
to move down from a high place at high speed, with the head or front part first. |
| excitement |
the state of being excited. |
| flag |
a piece of cloth with special colors and designs used as a symbol of a country or organization. |
| mill |
a machine that crushes whole or solid substances. |
| often |
at frequent times. |
| prisoner |
a person who is held under close guard, as in a jail, while on trial or after being sentenced for a crime. |
| sap |
the liquid that carries nutrients and water to all parts of a plant. |
| tie |
to fasten with something like a string or rope. |
| voice |
the sound that comes from your mouth when you speak or sing. |