| 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. |
| ancient |
very old; existing for many years. |
| colony |
a place where a group of people come to settle which is under the control of their home country. |
| culprit |
a person who is charged with or is guilty of doing something wrong. |
| focus |
to direct one's attention or efforts towards one thing; concentrate. |
| hind |
at or near the back; rear. |
| locate |
to find the position or place of. |
| omit |
to leave out; not include. |
| raid |
to make a sudden attack on or entry into (a place) in order to conquer, seize property, or make an arrest. |
| strum |
to play by running the fingers in a light way across the strings. |
| sway |
to swing back and forth or from side to side; rock. |
| tariff |
a government tax on goods that come into a country; duty. |
| thatch |
straw, palm leaves, or other dried plant material used as a roof covering. |
| warp |
to bend or twist out of shape. |
| whiten |
to make or become white. |