cucumber – n. a long vegetable with dark green skin that is often used in salads or for making pickles

pot – n. a deep, round container that is used for cooking

tie – n. a long piece of cloth that is worn by men around the neck and that is tied in front with a knot at the top

character – n. the way someone thinks, feels, and behaves

gerund – n. an English noun formed from a verb by adding -ing

gracious – adj. very polite in a way that shows respect

insincere – adj. not having or showing true feelings that are expressed in an honest way

insult – n. to do or say something that is offensive to someone

grade – n. a number or letter that indicates how a student performed in a class or on a test