| 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. |
| attack |
to begin to cause harm to. |
| bouquet |
a bunch of flowers, often arranged in a special way to be attractive. |
| canal |
a channel of water made by humans for boat transportation or for bringing water to crops. |
| candidate |
a person who seeks to be elected or appointed to a certain position. |
| confuse |
to fail to see the difference between or among. |
| croak |
to make a low, hoarse sound with the voice. |
| education |
the act or work of learning or training. |
| formal |
following accepted rules for doing something; proper, legal, or official. |
| patriot |
one who loves, supports, and defends his or her country. |
| publisher |
a person or company that prepares and brings out books for sale. |
| roast |
to cook or bake with dry heat in an oven or over an open fire. |
| supportive |
providing help, assistance, or encouragement. |
| term |
a word or phrase for something that might be known only by people who have a particular job, interest, or hobby. |
| tradition |
the handing down of a culture's beliefs and customs from parents to children over many years. |