| 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. |
| cautious |
taking care to avoid danger or trouble; careful. |
| charity |
something given to a person or persons in need. |
| convert |
to change into another form or state. |
| curtsy |
a gesture of the body that shows respect made by bending the knees and lowering the body slightly. A curtsy is usually made by women and girls. |
| detect |
to discover or notice. |
| disorder |
lack of organization or arrangement. |
| diversity |
the state or condition of being varied or consisting of various kinds. |
| expertise |
a high level of knowledge or skill. |
| mount1 |
to climb. |
| nuisance |
a person or thing that is annoying. |
| rotary |
turning or able to turn on an axis. |
| smock |
a loose, light jacket, coat, or other similar garment, that is worn over clothing to protect it from soil, paint, or damage. |
| stake1 |
a sharpened or pointed post that is driven into the ground. Stakes can be used to mark a place or to support something. |
| torture |
the intentional causing of great physical or emotional pain to a person or animal. |