| ancestor |
a person from whom one is descended and who lived several generations ago. |
| attempt |
an effort to do or accomplish something. |
| bawl |
to cry loudly or strongly; wail. |
| celebrate |
to make special or honor with gifts, parties, or activities. |
| contributor |
one that gives money or something else of value to a common fund or collective effort. |
| divorce |
to use the law to bring an end to a marriage with (someone). |
| majestic |
having majesty; grand; splendid; noble. |
| perch1 |
to rest or come to rest on a branch or bar. |
| remark |
a comment or short statement. |
| shaggy |
having long, rough hair or something like hair. |
| smolder |
to burn slowly and with smoke, but with little or no flame. |
| sneer |
a look on the face that expresses scorn or lack of respect. |
| theft |
an act of stealing. |
| thorn |
a short, stiff point on a plant stem or branch. |
| upright |
in a vertical or standing position. |