| colonial |
of or related to a colony or colonies. |
| explain |
to make clear in speech or writing; show in detail. |
| genius |
an unusual ability to think or create in ways that go far beyond what most people can do. |
| lengthen |
to make or become longer. |
| ordinary |
usual or normal. |
| pastime |
an activity that makes the time pass in a pleasant way. |
| persist |
to continue in a firm, steady way without stopping or lessening. |
| proper |
correct for a certain purpose. |
| quake |
to tremble, shake, or shiver. |
| recite |
to speak the words of from memory and in front of others. |
| scum |
a layer of waste matter that forms on the surface of a liquid. |
| stub |
a short part that sticks out; stump. |
| tactic |
a technique or maneuver used for achieving a goal, especially in battle. |
| torture |
the intentional causing of great physical or emotional pain to a person or animal. |
| upright |
in a vertical or standing position. |