| 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. |
| canter |
a horse's gait between a trot and a gallop. |
| career |
the work a person chooses to do through life. |
| classic |
something that remains popular over a long period of time. |
| compete |
to try to win or get something that others are also trying to get. |
| concrete |
a hard, strong building material made by mixing sand, gravel, cement, and water. |
| defendant |
a person who is accused or sued in a court of law. |
| poker1 |
a pointed metal rod for stirring up a fire. |
| replacement |
a person or thing that takes the position of another or takes over the function of another. |
| rickety |
likely to fall over or fall apart; shaky. |
| sensor |
a device that detects and responds to certain changes in the environment, such as light, temperature, sound, or pressure. |
| sphere |
a round, solid figure in which every point on the surface is an equal distance from the center. |
| twirl |
to cause to spin or revolve quickly; rotate. |
| veil |
a thin piece of fabric or net worn over the face, head, or shoulders, or over some combination of these. A veil is used as a decoration or to hide a person's face. |
| wriggle |
to twist and turn one's body with quick movements from side to side; wiggle. |