Vocabulary

• stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
• individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• barely: Only just; just possible
• rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
• represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
• cast: People who appear in a play or movie
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
• chemical: Basic substance produced by mixing elements
• carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
• legislation: Act or process of writing and passing laws
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• sizzle: A hissing sound of something burning or frying
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• argue: To fight or disagree over something
• landfill: Burial of garbage, as to build up low-lying land
• ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
• alliance: Group of people/organizations working together
• contamination: Being impure because of a harmful agent
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• pollution: Dangerous substances released into an environment
• floss: To move thin thread to clean between your teeth
• nationwide: Including or existing in every part of a country
• disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
• chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
• repellent: Making or forcing someone or something go away
• iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
• degrade: To reduce in amount or strength
• cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
• dental: Concerning the teeth
• belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
• law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
• unfair: not treating people in an equal way, or not morally right
• inexpensive: Having a low price; cheap
• stainless: Being perfect and without damage or soil
• watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
• package: Box or container items are placed in for mailing
• nickel: American coin worth 5 cents
• worry: Something that causes trouble or concern
• california: A state in the western United States on the Pacific; the rd largest state; known for earthquakes
• today: This day; day that is happening now
• ray: Person's name
• slowly: In an unhurried or not speedy manner
• fluoride: Chemical added to water to improve tooth health