| A | B |
|---|
| braille | a system of writing and printing for blind people |
| decibel | unit for measuring the loudness of sound |
| guillotine | a machine for beheading which uses a heavy blade dropped between 2 vertical posts |
| leotard | a close-fitting one-piece garment worn by dancers and acrobats |
| marathon | a footrace of 26 miles, 385 yards |
| mogul | a very wealthy or powerful person, especially a businessperson |
| nicotine | a poisonous substance found in tobacco leaves, roots and seeds |
| pasteurize | to heat to a high temperature for a set period of time in order to destroy bacteria |
| ritzy | extremely fancy or stylish |
| volt | a unit for measuring electrical power |
