| akin |
similar in kind or spirit; alike. |
| ballad |
a poem or song that tells a story. |
| balmy |
soft, mild, and soothing. |
| bureau |
a chest of drawers. |
| collaborative |
characterized by or resulting from the activity of people or organizations working together for a common purpose. |
| consolidation |
the act of combining into a whole or mass; unification. |
| dubious |
having or showing doubt; skeptical. |
| fortress |
a large, fortified building or area, often around a town or settlement. |
| hospitality |
friendly, warm, and generous ways of entertaining or taking care of guests or strangers. |
| initiative |
the power, energy, or ability to organize or accomplish something. |
| milestone |
an important event or turning point in history or in a person's life. |
| notch |
(informal) a little bit. |
| oust |
to force out; expel. |
| outbreak |
a sudden breaking out or increase in activity of disease. |
| somewhat |
in some measure, degree, or proportion; rather. |