| ancestry |
line of descent; lineage. |
| beforehand |
ahead of time; at an earlier time. |
| collide |
to strike or bump into one another with force. |
| corruption |
activity that is not honest, especially secret, illegal activity. |
| dissatisfy |
to fail to meet the expectations of; disappoint. |
| distinctive |
serving to set apart or mark as distinct or unusual. |
| ecstasy |
a feeling of great pleasure or joy. |
| embitter |
to make bitter the feelings or attitude of (someone). |
| fray |
to wear or rub thin. |
| gall1 |
impudence; nerve. |
| jubilee |
a particularly celebrated anniversary, such as the fiftieth, or the celebration itself. |
| recommendation |
the act of presenting something as good or as worth doing. |
| stabilize |
to become steady, firm, unwavering, or fixed. |
| unexpected |
unforeseen; surprising. |
| viable |
capable of germinating, growing, or developing, as a living organism or social organization. |