| 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. |
| applause |
the clapping of hands in approval. |
| bellow |
to shout loudly and with a deep tone. |
| client |
one who pays for the services of another. |
| clump |
a group of things close together. |
| conservation |
the act of keeping and protecting from waste, loss, or destruction. |
| crumple |
to press or crush and cause wrinkles. |
| distance |
the measure of space between things, places, or points in time. |
| expert |
someone who knows a great deal about a particular thing. |
| gasp |
a sudden, brief taking in of air through the mouth, because of surprise or difficulty breathing. |
| guitar |
a stringed instrument with a long neck and five, six, or twelve strings that are strummed or plucked. |
| ramble |
to wander or stroll without any particular goal; roam. |
| rank1 |
an office or position. |
| reluctance |
a state of unwillingness or disinclination, often arising from uncertainty or doubt. |
| substance |
a particular kind of matter. |