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. |
curse |
a statement of a wish that something bad will happen to someone or something. |
density |
the state or condition of having parts very close together with little space between. |
expression |
the appearance of one's face at a particular moment that communicates how one feels. |
funnel |
a tool shaped like a cone with a narrow tube at the small end. Funnels are used for pouring something into a small opening. |
globe |
the world; planet Earth. |
legion |
an army unit in ancient Rome that was made up of soldiers on foot and on horseback. |
measurement |
the specific size of something, given in units. |
sacred |
having to do with religion. |
sense |
to be or become aware of; perceive. |
simmer |
to cook in a liquid that is kept near the boiling point. |
sphere |
a round, solid figure in which every point on the surface is an equal distance from the center. |
undertake |
to decide or start to do. |
weave |
to make by passing threads or strips over and under each other. |
wedge |
a piece of wood or metal shaped like a triangle with a thin edge. A wedge is driven or forced between objects to split, lift, or make them stronger. |