| alternate |
to take turns (usually followed by "with"). |
| direct |
to give instructions that lead or guide. |
| divide |
to separate into parts. |
| election |
the process of choosing a person for office by voting. |
| flask |
a rounded bottle with a narrow neck. |
| homeland |
one's native country or region. |
| joint |
done or shared by two or more people or groups acting together. |
| mighty |
having great power, strength, or ability. |
| parole |
the release of a prisoner before the time of punishment is finished. Prisoners who are given parole have behaved well in prison. When on parole, they must obey certain rules. |
| peculiar |
odd, strange, or unusual. |
| plain |
easily seen or heard; clear; visible. |
| porch |
a structure, either open or having windows or screens, that is attached to the outside of a house. |
| smuggle |
to take in or out of a country illegally. |
| stretch |
to spread out or reach out to the full length in order to make loose and flexible. |
| weapon |
an object or device used to attack or defend. |