| 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. |
| columnist |
a writer who regularly writes opinion or comments on a particular subject for a newspaper or magazine. |
| conform |
to act in a way that agrees with a rule or standard. |
| corps |
a branch of the military that does a special kind of work. |
| goblin |
a small, ugly creature in fairy tales that does evil or mischief to humans. |
| image |
a picture or some other likeness of a person or thing. |
| meek |
doing what others want; not standing up for oneself; tame. |
| melt |
to change from a solid to a liquid state through heat or pressure. |
| relax |
to make looser or less stiff. |
| sarcastic |
using harsh or bitter words that are meant to hurt, tease, or make fun of another person. |
| sigh |
to breathe out with a long breath because of being sad, tired, or relieved. |
| spouse |
a husband or wife in a marriage. |
| strategic |
related to the planning of a series of actions that are meant to lead to a large goal, especially in war. |
| swoop |
to sweep down suddenly from above, or as if from above in attack (often followed by "down on"). |
| wring |
to twist and squeeze tightly. |