| 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. |
| alternate |
to take turns (usually followed by "with"). |
| candidate |
a person who seeks to be elected or appointed to a certain position. |
| casual |
happening by chance; not planned. |
| courtroom |
a room in which legal cases are heard before a judge. |
| dazzle |
to make almost blind with too much bright light. |
| digest |
to break down into materials that can be absorbed and used by the body. |
| equation |
a statement in arithmetic that uses an equal sign to show the equality of two quantities. |
| funeral |
a ceremony for a dead person. |
| fury |
very wild anger; rage; frenzy. |
| improvement |
a change that makes something better than it was. |
| ruthless |
having no mercy or sympathy; cruel. |
| screw |
a metal fastener that is like a nail with grooves that wind around it. A screw can be driven into a surface by turning it while pressing down on the head. |
| senior |
having served longer at a job or position. |
| twinkle |
to shine with a light that flickers or is not steady. |