1. absorb(verb) to take in or soak up

2. anchor(noun)
a heavy weight on a rope or chain that is dropped from a boat to keep it from moving

3. brush (verb) to clean, paint, or smooth something by using a brush
Brush up against something
brush (verb) to clean, paint, or smooth something by using a brush

4. bud (noun)
a small swelling on a plant that will grow into a twig, flower, or leaf

5. center (noun) the exact middle of something

6. core (noun)
the hard middle parts of fruits such as apples or pears that hold seeds

7. factory (noun) a building or group of buildings where things are made

8. hive (noun)
a place where bees live

9. sapling (noun)
a young tree

10. the tall main stem of a tree
trunk (noun)
the tall main stem of a tree