| 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. |
| annoyance |
someone or something that bothers or irritates. |
| cable |
a bundle of insulated wires used to carry electric current. |
| competition |
the process or act of trying to win. |
| confide |
to share secrets or personal information (usually followed by "in"). |
| pastel |
a pale, soft color. |
| permit |
to allow (someone or something) to go into or be in a place. |
| phony |
(informal) not real or genuine; fake. |
| plod |
to move in a slow, tired, or heavy way. |
| repair |
to put in good condition again after damage has been done; fix. |
| scrawny |
very thin; skinny. |
| sensitive |
able to smell, hear, taste, feel, or see very well. |
| serious |
marked by careful thinking or consideration. |
| succeed |
to have a good or favorable result; do well. |
| timid |
not bold or confident with other people; shy. |