| 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. |
| clamp |
a device used to fasten, support, or press together two or more objects or pieces. |
| essentially |
at the core; when the most important part is considered. |
| expensive |
costing a lot of money; having a high price. |
| flavor |
the particular way something tastes. |
| grain |
the small hard seeds of cereal plants such as wheat or rice. Grain is used for food and often ground into flour. |
| manage |
to direct or control. |
| museum |
a building where collections of objects that are important to history, art, or science are kept and shown to the public. |
| permanent |
lasting or meant to last for a very long time; everlasting. |
| serious |
marked by careful thinking or consideration. |
| straggle |
to stray from or drop behind a group. |
| timber |
trees that are used as wood to build houses and buildings. |
| unite |
to join together into a whole; combine. |
| vain |
not leading to a desirable or lasting effect. |
| whittle |
to cut small bits or thin layers from, or to trim or shape by so doing. |