| ancestor |
a person from whom one is descended and who lived several generations ago. |
| burden |
something that is carried or difficult to bear. |
| collaboration |
a cooperative effort by which people or organizations work together to accomplish a common project or mission. |
| explosion |
the act of bursting or the noise made by bursting. |
| express |
to make known (ideas, thoughts, or feelings). |
| extremely |
very; to a great or high degree. |
| frontier |
a border between two countries, or the area nearby on either side. |
| medication |
a medicine or drug. |
| merriment |
lighthearted and happy enjoyment, especially in the company of others; gaiety; mirth. |
| rank1 |
an office or position. |
| resemblance |
the condition of being or looking alike. |
| sob |
to cry with great emotion while making short gasps for breath. |
| specimen |
a part or example used to represent a larger whole. |
| toil1 |
long or difficult work. |
| twine |
sturdy string that is made by twisting two or more strands together. |