| classical |
having to do with the complex music of the European tradition that is neither folk nor popular music. |
| gradual |
happening by degrees that are small and even. |
| grammatical |
of or having to do with the rules for forming the words and sentences of a language. |
| inherit |
to receive from a person who has died; be heir to. |
| measurement |
the specific size of something, given in units. |
| nibble |
to eat in small bites. |
| peasant |
a member of the class of farm workers and small farmers in Europe and Asia. |
| racism |
the opinion or belief that a particular race of people is better than another race or races. |
| slavery |
the owning of people by other people; bondage. |
| superior |
having a higher position, degree, or rank. |
| tangle |
to mix or twist into a confused mass. |
| thread |
a fine cord used in sewing, weaving, and the like. Thread is usually made of two or more fibers such as cotton twisted together. |
| tighten |
to make more secure or more securely fastened. |
| trample |
to step on in a heavy or noisy way; to crush with the feet; stamp (usually followed by "on", "upon," or "over"). |
| translation |
writing or speech that has been changed from one language to another. |