| alcohol |
a clear liquid that burns easily and can be made from certain grains and fruits. Alcohol is present in such drinks as beer, wine, and whiskey. It is also used in making medicines and chemicals. |
| ammunition |
the objects fired from any weapon, or material that can be exploded. Bullets, bombs, and gunpowder are types of ammunition. |
| captain |
a leader. |
| cell |
a tiny unit of plant or animal life, having a nucleus and surrounded by a very thin membrane. |
| comrade |
a close friend who shares one's main interests. |
| cube |
a solid figure with six square faces all the same size. |
| endless |
having or seeming to have no end; without limits; infinite. |
| exclaim |
to speak suddenly and with strong feeling. |
| glimpse |
a quick look. |
| haze |
mist, smoke, or dust in the air, making it hard to see. |
| invert |
to reverse the order, position, or direction of. |
| lecture |
a talk given in front of an audience. |
| thermometer |
an instrument for measuring temperature. Some thermometers are made of a closed glass tube containing mercury or alcohol that rises or falls as the temperature rises or falls. |
| timid |
not bold or confident with other people; shy. |
| version |
a description or report in a particular style or from one point of view. |