A

Abbreviation formed by the initials of a name or phrase

Acronym

B

Witch's mode of transport

Broom

C

Ancient amphitheater and renowned Roman landmark

Colosseum

D

Sheet of muscle essential for breathing

Diaphragm

E

Use of an inoffensive word in place of an offensive one, often with comic effect

Euphemism

F

Area of land devoted to agriculture

Farm

G

Fabric with a check pattern of repeating squares

Gingham

H

Precious or sentimental item passed down through generations

Heirloom

I

Islamic religious leader

Imam

J

Cargo or equipment thrown overboard to lighten a ship's load

Jetsam

K

SI unit of mass

Kilogram

L

Tepid; closer to hot than cold

Lukewarm

M

Type of fungus, sometimes edible

Mushroom

N

Flammable chemical weapon

Napalm

O

North American marsupial

Opossum

P

Tool for plucking stringed instruments

Plectrum

Q

Branch of physics devoted to studying microscopic physical phenomena

Quantum

R

Alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane

Rum

S

In rugby union, a means of restarting play after an infringement

Scrum

T

Name given to a bicycle designed for more than one person

Tandem

U

Set of clothes worn by a team

Uniform

V

Poisonous fluid produced by some animals

Venom

W

Native American tent

Wigwam

X

Plant tissue used to transport water

Xylem

Y

Sound or expression signifying the tastiness of food or drink

Yum!

Z

Chemical element often found in cheaper alternatives to diamonds

Zirconium