| awhile |
for a short time. |
| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. |
| barely |
almost not at all. |
| blank |
without marks or writing. |
| clever |
having a quick mind; smart. |
| dot |
a small, round mark or spot. |
| dull |
not interesting; boring. |
| lump |
a small mass or pile with no special shape; hunk. |
| open |
not shut or closed. |
| paint |
a liquid that is used on surfaces to give color or protect the surface. |
| pot |
a deep, round container made of metal, clay, glass, or other material. Pots are used for cooking and other purposes. |
| pull |
to bring closer by using force upon. |
| salad |
a mixture of raw vegetables served with dressing. |
| spine |
the set of bones that go down the center of the back of a human or animal. |
| teacher |
a person whose job is explaining and showing things to students so that they can learn. |