q('blizzard#a snowstorm#Many people were trapped in the terrible *blizzard* last night.~slush#wet snow#When snow starts to melt, there is always *slush* on the ground.~sleet#between rain and snow#Rain becomes *sleet* when the temperature turns colder.~humid#hot, damp weather#In *humid* countries it is good to have an air-conditioner in your car or building.~heatwave#a long period of hot dry weather#In the *heatwave* in Australia last year, forest fires destroyed many houses.~drizzle#slow, light rain#I\'m not sure about our oicnic today. It\'s started to *drizzle*.~overcast#weather when the sky is full of clouds#Weather forecast: Tomorrow will be *overcast*, with the chance of rain later.~hail#pieces of ice falling from the sky#Some *hail* stones are as big as eggs.');
q('zip#a metal or plastic strip to fasten clothes#You\'ve forgotten to do up your *zip*!~sleeve#the arm of a shirt or jacket#In the summer I like to wear shirts with short *sleeves*.~collar#the neck part of a shirt or blouse#The *collar* of a shirt is where you will usually find the label.~label#the small piece of cloth on a piece of clothing with the name of the manufacturer#The *label* of a shirt or jacket is usually inside the collar.~laces#thin pieces of string used to fasten shoes#Be careful. One of your *laces* is undone!~slipper#a house shoe#Most people like to put on their *slippers* when they get home.~hood#a head covering attached to a jacket#There is a famous fairy tale called <EM>Little Red Riding *Hood*</EM> - in German Rotkäppchen.~silk#a smooth expensive material#*Silk* shirts are very expensive.');
q('paw#the hand or foot of an animal#A cat has claws in its *paws*!~reptile#an animal class#Crocodiles, lizards, snakes and turtles are all *reptiles*.~trap#a construction to catch an animal#A mouse *trap* is made with a small piece of metal that snaps shut when the mouse touches it.~growl#the sound a dog makes (often before it starts to bark)#People can *growl* too. They do it when they are angry. For example: \"Why are you so late?\", he growled.~cub#a young bear or lion#Do not approach a bear with its *cubs*. She will do anything to protect them.~pigeon#a gray city bird#In Trafalgar Square in London there are thousands of *pigeons* that tourists like to feed.~scales#the small plates on the body of a reptile or fish#Most people remove the *scales* before they eat fish.~gallop#to run very fast (usually a horse)#*Gallopping* is faster than trotting, which is faster than walking.');
q('syringe#the object used for injecting medicine into the body#Drug addicts use *syringes* to inject themselves with heroin.~rash#an area of red or spotty skin caused by a disease#\"That\'s a nasty *rash* you have on your back. I think you should see a doctor.\"~bandage#cloth covering for a large cut#In Germany you must have a first-aid kit in your car, containing *bandages* and other things to use in an accident.~swollen#bigger than usual#I got kicked on the leg playing football and now my knee\'s all *swollen*.~plaster#the hard covering put on a broken arm or leg to protect it#Many people with broken arms or legs get their friends to write a message on the *plaster*.~itch#a feeling that makes you want to scratch#A sure sign of a cold coming is an *itchy* throat.~blister#a raised watery bubble in the skin#These new shoes are giving me terrible *blisters*!~fracture#another word for break#He fell off his bike and *fractured* his collarbone.');
q('beggar#someone who asks for money on the streets#You can see *beggars* around most large railway stations.~mechanic#someone who repairs cars#My car has broken down. Can you recommend a good *mechanic*?~youngster#another word for a young person#Teenagers are *youngsters*.~pedestrian#some who walks#In many big cities there are *pedestrian* zones where no cars are allowed.~pacifist#someone who does not want to fight#*Pacifists* refuse to fight in wars.~civilian#a person who is not in the army#In most wars more *civilians* are killed than soldiers.~refugee#someone who must leave his or her own country becuase of war or persecution#Many Palestinians live in *refugee* camps.~chatterbox#someone who cannot stop talking#You are a real *chatterbox*!');