| abolitionist |
An abolitionist is a person who supported the ending of slavery in the United States before and during the Civil War. Abolitionists fought hard in various ways to help the slaves become free and to make slavery against the law. The end of slavery finally came in 1865 near the end of the Civil War. |
| agency |
An agency is a department of a government. An agency works on special projects, provides various types of services to the government, or makes sure laws and rules are obeyed. [1/2 definitions] |
| Angora |
any of various animals that have long silky hair, such as a cat, rabbit, or goat. [1/3 definitions] |
| blacksmith |
a person who forges and shapes iron. Blacksmiths soften the iron with heat and use hammers and anvils to form it into various items. |
| circumstance |
a situation made up of various factors that affect one. [1/3 definitions] |
| complex |
When something is complex, it is not simple. A complex thing has many parts, and they may be connected in various ways. A complex thing might operate according to many rules, but there may be many exceptions to the rules too. [1/2 definitions] |
| complicated |
not simple; having many parts that are connected in various ways. [1/2 definitions] |
| composition |
the various parts or elements that make up a thing, or the way these are put together. [1/5 definitions] |
| drone1 |
an aircraft that is controlled from a distance and does not carry pilots or passengers. Drones are used for various purposes such as taking pictures from the air, delivering supplies, fighting fires, and attacking military targets. [1/2 definitions] |
| emoji |
any of various small visual symbols or images that are used in text messages or emails to communicate an emotion, attitude, wish, opinion, or the like. |
| English |
the language of this country or a manner of speaking that language. English is also standard in various other countries such as the United States. [1/4 definitions] |
| gospel |
a type of heartfelt and often highly rhythmic music sung in a Christian religious service. Gospel originated in America and developed out of various traditions of folk music as well as blues. [1/4 definitions] |
| handle |
When you handle something, you put your hands around it and you touch it or move it around in various ways. When you handle an animal, you hold it and maybe pet it or move it around so you can look at it. A veterinarian has to be good at handling animals. [1/4 definitions] |
| hardware store |
a store that sells tools and equipment made of metal, as well as other types of tools, paints, cleaners, and various household items. |
| hare |
a small mammal with long ears. Hares are large rabbits with very strong back legs used for jumping. Various kinds of hares live in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and Central America. |
| instrument |
any of various devices for making music, such as a trumpet or piano. [1/2 definitions] |
| knit |
to join together loops of yarn by hand with long needles or by machine, in order to make various items such as sweaters, blankets, and shawls. [1/5 definitions] |
| laboratory |
a place for science students to experiment, make observations, and practice scientific techniques, or a place equipped with special technology for various students to use as an aid to learning. [1/3 definitions] |
| mixing bowl |
a bowl in which things can be combined when preparing food. Mixing bowls come in various sizes. |
| pasta |
a food made from flour, eggs, and water and dried in various forms, such as macaroni or spaghetti. |
| pot1 |
any of various similar containers that are somewhat deep and round, often made out of clay. [1/4 definitions] |