anniversary (an-uh-VUR-suh-ree)—a date that people remember because something important happened on that date in the past

challenge (CHAL-uhnj)—something difficult that requires extra work or effort to do

conversation (kon-vur-SAY-shuhn)—when you talk with someone for a while

decorate (DEK-uh-rate)—adding things to make something prettier

mysterious (miss-TIHR-ee-uhss)—very hard to explain or understand

permission (pur-MISH-uhn)—if you give permission for something, you say that you will allow it to happen

project (PROJ-ekt)—a plan or proposal

request (ri-KWEST)—something that you ask for

resident (REZ-uh-duhnt)—someone who lives in a particular place

veteran (VET-ur-uhn)—someone who has served in the armed forces, especially during a war