Definitions
a snake that kills its prey by squeezing or binding it tightly
boa constrictor
To remove the pasta from the boiling water, she poured it into a ______ to drain the liquid.
strainer
She carefully tied the package with a long piece of ______ to keep it securely closed.
string
An animal that eats flesh/meat
carnivore
the belief that the dead come back to life in new bodies
reincarnation
a device used for draining water off of food
strainer
The zookeeper warned us that the ______ could squeeze its prey tightly with its muscular body, suffocating it before eating.
boa constrictor
The police officer placed the suspect in handcuffs as a ______ to prevent him from escaping.
restraint
the killing of a large number of people; the creation of dead bodies
carnage
Small chunks of meat/flesh (especially pork) that are fried and roasted until crisp
carnitas
to hold in; to make smaller; to squeeze or bind
constrict
The area near the construction site was ______ to pedestrians for safety reasons.
restricted
The downtown area is part of the city's historic ______, where many old buildings are preserved.
district
A ticket; a violation of a minor law given to a person by the government or local authority
citation
a large group of people who live together in organized communities, like cities, and share a common culture
civilization
bound by limits; kept within certain rules
restricted
As the snake wrapped itself around the tree branch, it began to ______ the branch, making it harder to bend.
constrict
The mother had to ______ her excitement when she saw her daughter perform on stage for the first time.
restrain
music for two performers
duet
a copy exactly like an original; to make two identical copies
duplicate
demanding strict attention to the rules; rigid
stringent
The company implemented ______ rules for workplace safety to ensure that all employees followed the safety guidelines.
stringent
She had to ______ her ears to hear the faint sound of the music over the noise of the crowd.
strain
combat between two people or armies
duel
To include something into the body of something else; to become a part of something else
incorporate