| 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. |
| argument |
a discussion by people who disagree. |
| glamorous |
full of or characterized by fascination, allure, or excitement. |
| medicine |
a drug or other substance used to treat a disease, injury, pain, or other symptoms. |
| obey |
to follow or carry out the command, instruction, or wishes of. |
| penitentiary |
a prison for people who have been found guilty of serious crimes. |
| radar |
the use of radio waves to track the location, distance, and speed of faraway objects. Waves are sent out and then picked up again when they bounce back after hitting some object. |
| sash1 |
a band of cloth worn around the waist or over the shoulder. |
| slumber |
to sleep lightly. |
| solve |
to find or figure out an answer to. |
| tax |
a sum of money paid to a government, which the government uses to pay for its services to the people and to maintain itself. |
| theatrical |
of or relating to dramatic performance or the theater. |
| trial |
the act of hearing a case in court to decide whether or not a person has broken a particular law. |
| ward |
a large room in a hospital with beds for several patients, or a section for one type of patient. |
| weep |
to show strong feelings by crying. |