| 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. |
| annoyance |
someone or something that bothers or irritates. |
| continent |
one of the earth's seven major areas of land. The continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. |
| crest |
a tuft of feathers, bone, or fur on an animal's head, or something that looks like this. The comb of a rooster is one kind of crest. |
| division |
the act of separating into parts. |
| feedback |
the giving back of opinions, corrections, or other comments from people who have been presented with something like a product, process, or event. |
| generally |
for the most part. |
| hive |
something built for or by bees to live in. |
| laboratory |
a place used for scientific investigation and experiments. |
| permit |
to allow (someone or something) to go into or be in a place. |
| racism |
the opinion or belief that a particular race of people is better than another race or races. |
| reverse |
to turn in an opposite position or direction. |
| slang |
very informal speech that is made up of new words, or new meanings of old words. Slang is not appropriate for serious conversation or writing. |
| unity |
the condition of being united or of acting as one. |
| wield |
to handle and use (a weapon, tool, or the like), especially with power or control. |