behalf [bihsef] n.
If something is done on one’s behalf, it is done for that person by another.
—> The original speaker was sick, so his son gave the speech on his behalf.
flap [flaep] v.
To flap means to move quickly up and down or from side to side.
—► The tiny bird flapped its wings and ate from the flowers.
glacier tgleijar] n.
A glacier is a large piece of ice that moves very slowly.
—► The North Pole is covered by a huge glacier.
globe [gloub] n.
The globe refers to the Earth.
—► Water covers most of the globe.horizontal [ho:rezantl] adj.
When something is horizontal, it is flat and level with the ground.
—♦ The Russian flag has three horizontal stripes of white, blue, and red.hum [hAm] V.
To hum means to make a low, continuous noise.
—► The man hummed his favorite song.inventory [inventoiri] n.
An inventory is a supply of something.
—► Gwen was checking the inventory to make sure we had what we needed.inward [inward] adj.
If a thought or feeling is inward, it is not expressed or shown to others.
-► She had an inward feeling of guilt when she lied to her mother.loaf [louf] n.
A loaf of bread is bread shaped and baked in one piece.
—► Could you please buy a loaf of bread for sandwiches?oracle [5(:)rekal] n.
An oracle is person who speaks with gods and gives advice about the future.
-* The king went to the oracle to ask if going to war was a good idea.