shrine – n. a place connected with a holy person or event where people go to worship : a place that people visit because it is connected with someone or something that is important to them

dumbbell – n. a short bar with weights at the ends that is used to make muscles stronger

chew – v. to bite on (something) repeatedly with the teeth

gum – n. a type of soft candy that you chew on but do not swallow

birthrate – n. a number that shows how many babies are born in a particular place or during a particular time