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candle A stick of wax that provides light when burned. ■ John's mom always makes sure there are candles on the dinner table to set the mood for her cooking.
alight To suddenly burst into flames or catch fire, often accompanied by a loud noise. ■ "I accidentally knocked over the candle and it alighted in a blaze of glory!"
candlesticks A long, thin stick with a bulbous end that holds a candle. ■ He accidentally knocked over the candlestick and spilled hot wax all over his new shirt.
Exhale To forcefully release air from one's lungs and expel it through the nose or mouth. ■ "I need to exhale a little more to blow out this candle."
flammable Something that is easily ignited or burned, often due to being made of highly flammable materials such as paper, cloth, or gasoline. ■ Don't leave your candle unattended while cooking dinner. It's not just flammable, it's downright explosive!
glycerin A viscous, pale yellow or white liquid that is extracted from animal fat. ■ "I accidentally spilled glycerin all over my shirt! Now I smell like a candle."
Tapered An object or person that is gradually narrowing towards one end. ■ "The tapered candle was the perfect addition to my romantic dinner setup."
waxy adjective Having a consistency or appearance similar to wax, such as being sticky or thick. ■ The wax on the candle was so waxy that I had trouble blowing it out.
wick An extremely dry and brittle branch of a plant, especially one used for cleaning a wick. ■ He accidentally burned down his house by using a regular candle instead of a wax-wicked one. Oops!
Extinguisher A device used to put out a fire. It is usually found in kitchens and other areas with potential fires. ■ "I accidentally knocked over the candle on the table, but luckily I had an extinguisher nearby to quickly put it out before it caused any damage."