grandchildren – n. the children of your son or daughter

mass murder – n. the murder of a large number of people at the same time or over a short period of time

blocks – n. solid pieces of material that have flat sides and are usually square or rectangular in shape; usually made from cement

wire – n. a thin, flexible thread of metal; may be barbed or electrified and used to imprison or control

gas chambers – n. an airtight room that can be filled with poisonous gas as a means of execution

liquid – n. a substance that is able to flow freely

portion – n. the amount of food that is served to a person at one time

clerk – n. a person whose job is to keep track of records and documents for a business or office

cemetery – n. a place where dead people are buried

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