| 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. |
| bolt |
a metal or wooden bar on a door that slides into an opening in the frame. When the bolt is inserted into the frame, the door stays closed. |
| cycle |
a circle of events that repeats in a regular pattern. |
| infect |
to spread germs or disease to. |
| position |
the location of a person or thing. |
| prediction |
the act of telling or trying to tell what will happen in the future. |
| queasy |
feeling sick to one's stomach. |
| responsibility |
something for which a person is responsible; duty. |
| romp |
to move about or play in a lively manner. |
| rural |
having to do with country life. |
| souvenir |
something kept as a reminder of a place, event, or friendship; memento. |
| stalk1 |
a plant's main stem. |
| throb |
to beat or pulse quickly and strongly. |
| tournament |
a contest of skill including a series of games where those who lose one game may no longer take part. |
| tragic |
causing death, destruction, or disaster. |