| ancestor |
a person from whom one is descended and who lived several generations ago. |
| arch |
a curved structure made out of stone or brick and used to span an open space such as a door. |
| betray |
to help the enemy of; commit treason. |
| bonus |
a payment added to a person's regular pay as a reward for hard work. |
| capsule |
a tiny case made of gelatin that holds one dose of medicine and dissolves when swallowed. |
| commission |
the act of performing or carrying out (something); the act of committing. |
| illegal |
against the law or rules; not lawful. |
| mall |
an open space lined with shade trees. A mall is used for walking and enjoyment. |
| orderly |
arranged in a neat way; in order. |
| pounce |
to jump or swoop down in order to grab or take something. |
| resemblance |
the condition of being or looking alike. |
| rickety |
likely to fall over or fall apart; shaky. |
| sash1 |
a band of cloth worn around the waist or over the shoulder. |
| steady |
firmly fixed in position; stable. |
| twine |
sturdy string that is made by twisting two or more strands together. |