crystal
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A clear, hard mineral or piece of glass that often has a regular, geometric shape.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "A _____ hung in the window, scattering little rainbows across the wall."
Answer: crystal
In your own words, what does "crystal" mean?
A clear, hard mineral or piece of glass that often has a regular, geometric shape.
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