| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| fact |
something known or proved to be true. |
| hole |
an open or hollow place in something. |
| knife |
a tool with a handle and a thin, sharp blade that is used for cutting. |
| middle |
halfway between two things, places, or points. |
| mission |
a special job given to a person or group of people. |
| poor |
without money, possessions, or other basic needs. |
| rear |
being at the back part of something. |
| slam |
to shut with force and loud noise. |
| spare |
available for use at a later time. |
| sport |
an activity in which people compete against each other. Sports have rules and require certain physical skills. |
| stove |
a device that uses electricity, gas, or oil to provide heat for cooking or warmth. |
| wild |
living in a natural state. |
| word |
a sound or group of sounds that has some meaning that other people can understand. Words are a basic unit of language. |
| yell |
to speak in a very loud voice because you are hurt, afraid, angry, or excited. |