Learn these words before you start reading the book

Vocab for "The Cockroach" by Elise Gravel

not high or not raised; level
→ The table is flat.

a group of animals or plants that are the same kind
→ Lions are one species of animal.

clothes with a pattern like a leopard (brown with black spots).   
She is wearing a leopard print outfit.

to notice very small movement
→ Cats can detect the slightest movement in the dark.

parts of a bird or insect that help it fly
→ Birds use their wings to fly.

very small animals with six legs (like ants, flies)
→ Flies and ants are insects.

doing something in a dishonest way to get an advantage
→ He looked at his friend’s answers during the test.

in a place where nobody can see it
→ He keeps his money hidden away.

know who I am when you see me
→ Do you recognize me after so many years?

a place that protects you from rain, sun, or danger
→ We stood under a tree for shelter from the rain.

when a hotel brings food or drinks to your room
→ We ordered breakfast with room service.

food with a lot of oil or fat
→ I try not to eat greasy foods.

something you use with water to clean your hands or body
→ Wash your hands with soap.

inside the pipes where water goes in a building
→ The water goes through the plumbing.

very small things that can make you sick
→ Wash your hands to remove germs.

to make someone have an allergic reaction
→ Dust can cause allergies.

to make something smell unpleasant
→ Old food can produce a bad smell.

to remove something or make it go away
→ I want to get rid of this old chair.