| 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. |
| clatter |
to make a loud rattling noise. |
| college |
a school of higher learning that one attends after high school. Most college programs require four years of study. |
| equip |
to provide with what is needed to complete a task. |
| frequently |
often; many times. |
| haze |
mist, smoke, or dust in the air, making it hard to see. |
| investigator |
a person who makes a careful search for information usually in order to answer a question. |
| organization |
the quality of being carefully arranged or ordered. |
| persuade |
to cause to do something by using reason or argument. |
| react |
to act, or feel a certain way, in response to something. |
| religious |
devoted to the beliefs of a particular religion. |
| shrug |
to raise the shoulders to show one does not know, does not care, or is not responsible. |
| symbol |
an object or picture that represents something else. |
| vampire |
a creature in folk tales that is said to have died but come back to life. Vampires suck blood from people in order to stay among the living. |
| 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. |