| American whiskey |
BOURBON |
| Brass instrument |
TROMBONE |
| Capacity for rational thought |
REASON |
| Challenge to do something dangerous |
DARE |
| Channel of communication |
MEDIUM |
| Deep gorge |
CANYON |
| Dutch painter renowned for his use of light |
VERMEER |
| Examination, trial |
TEST |
| Extremely delicate and light, not of this world |
ETHEREAL |
| Filled, inspired with ideals |
IMBUED |
| Functional, handy |
USEFUL |
| High-speed projectile |
BULLET |
| It's used to examine the ear |
OTOSCOPE |
| Large richly coloured butterfly |
EMPEROR |
| Naturally disposed toward |
TENDING |
| Neat and tidy tree? |
SPRUCE |
