| 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. |
| amuse |
to hold the interest of in a pleasant way; entertain. |
| astonish |
to fill with great surprise or amazement. |
| ban |
to forbid or have an official rule against; prohibit. |
| current |
of or happening in the present time. |
| draft |
a rough piece of writing that needs more work; sketch. |
| foliage |
leaves on a tree or other plant. |
| lifeline |
an anchored line or rope thrown to support a person in danger of drowning or falling. |
| observation |
the act or an instance of perceiving the environment through one of the senses. |
| paradise |
a state or place of great beauty, delight, or joy. |
| restore |
to bring back into use or existence. |
| scribble |
to write quickly or carelessly; scrawl. |
| steadily |
in a regular, even, constant way. |
| testimony |
a statement made under oath before a judge in a court of law. |
| yelp |
to cry out or bark quickly and sharply. |