| 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. |
| battery |
a device that makes electricity by using chemical reactions. Batteries are used to power many things, including cars, flashlights, toys, and watches. |
| character |
all those things that make a person, place, or thing different from others. |
| county |
one of several sections into which a U.S. state is divided. |
| delay |
the act of putting off until a later time. |
| encourage |
to give hope or courage to; give confidence to. |
| initial |
(usually plural) the first letters in a person's name. |
| instruction |
the act of giving knowledge; teaching. |
| liquid |
a form of matter that flows easily and is neither a solid nor a gas. Liquid can take on the shape of any container it is poured into. Water that is neither vapor nor ice is a liquid. |
| loop |
the rounded shape made when a piece of string, ribbon, or rope is crossed back over itself or tied so that it forms a circle. |
| majestic |
having majesty; grand; splendid; noble. |
| manure |
the waste matter of animals, such as cows and horses, used to fertilize the soil and help plants grow. |
| midst |
the middle of a situation or event. |
| union |
the act of joining together. |
| urgent |
needing immediate action or attention. |