| A | B |
|---|
| abyss | deep, dark unknown |
| caravan | a group, travelling together |
| lichens | composed of algae and fungus |
| decomposition | process of breaking down dead organisms into soil |
| chlorophyl | green substance in plants that helps produce food |
| milky quartz | white igneous rock |
| sequence | to put in order |
| cub | baby bear |
| kitten | baby cat or lion |
| cement | mortar; substance used to make sidewalks and hold bricks together |
| mechanic | a person who repairs machines |
| skillet | wide, shallow pan used for cooking |
| pulley | simple machine used to lift heavy objects |
| algae | a simple green organism found in water and in lichens |
| solitary | alone; by oneself |
| ancient | very, very old |
| ruins | buildings that are falling down |
| fungus | simple organism without chlorophyl; for example, mushrooms |
| collar | band around a dog's neck |
| closet | a small room used for storage |
| leash | a rope or braid used to secure a dog |
| stove | an appliance for cooking on top |
| oven | an appliance for baking inside |
| refrigerator | an appliance for cooling food |
| railroad tie | large timber under railroad tracks to support them |
| lumberjack | person who cuts lots of trees for lumber |
| timber | another word for lumber |
| giant | much larger than normal |
| cleats | shoes with spikes on the bottom |
| striker | front-line player in soccer who shoots alot |
| "keep" | nickname for goalkeeper |
| "sweep" | nickname for player in front of the goalie |
| offense | trying to score |
| defense | trying to prevent opponent from scoring |
