NOUN
Without proper care, metal tools can quickly _______.
RUST
The children like to _______ holes in the sand at the beach.
DIG
The chef prefers fine salt, not the _______ kind.
COARSE
Please show your ID at the _______ to the building.
ENTRY
He fixed the furniture in his small _______ behind the house.
WORKSHOP
The workers used a power _______ to make holes in the wall.
DRILL
She _______ the steering wheel firmly while driving in the rain.
GRIP
The walls of the room were completely _______; there were no pictures or decorations.
BARE
Be careful—the _______ of the knife is very sharp.
TIP
The mechanic put on safety _______ to protect his eyes.
GOGGLES
Our company has a clear _______: to provide affordable healthcare for everyone.
AIM
Engineers need to _______ holes in the ground to install the foundations.
BORE
The pencil was so _______ that I couldn’t write clearly.
BLUNT
Before building the cabinets, the _______ measured the wood carefully.
CARPENTER
The carpenter used a _______ to drive nails into the wood.
HAMMER
The car was in _______ when the driver suddenly stopped.
MOTION
Paint won’t _______ properly unless the wall is clean and dry.
ADHERE
The cyclist stopped, keeping his bike _______ while waiting for the light to change.
STATIONARY
Be careful when you _______ nails; don’t hit your fingers!
DRIVE
She _______ the board slowly to make a straight edge.
SAW
The engineer invented a new _______ to measure air pollution.
DEVICE
Exercise and a healthy diet _______ people to live longer and feel better.
ENABLE
The beach is covered with _______ sand that feels soft under your feet.
FINE
You need _______ to hold small objects tightly while working.
PLIERS
A carpenter uses _______ to smooth rough wooden surfaces.
SANDPAPER