| ancestor |
a person from whom one is descended and who lived several generations ago. |
| artist |
a person who has skill in painting, drawing, music, or other similar activities. |
| background |
all of a person's experience, education, and origins. |
| embarrass |
to make uncomfortable or ill at ease. |
| extension |
the act of making longer in size or length of time. |
| genial |
cheerful and friendly. |
| handicap |
anything that makes things harder or keeps one from doing better. |
| hibernate |
to sleep through the winter in a den or burrow to save energy. Bears, snakes, and certain other animals hibernate. |
| irrigate |
to supply with water by artificial means from a natural source of water. |
| medicinal |
of, pertaining to, or having healing powers; curative. |
| respectable |
displaying good breeding, manners, or character. |
| rig |
to make ready for use by attaching sails, lines, and rope. |
| stammer |
to speak in an anxious or uncertain way. People who stammer often repeat sounds and stop between words. |
| stew |
to cook by boiling slowly in a closed pot. |
| tourist |
a person who is travelling for pleasure. |