| ancestry |
line of descent; lineage. |
| censor |
an official who decides what art, movies, or books may be published. A censor works for a government, religion, or other organization, and promotes its ideas. |
| characterize |
to describe the particular character or qualities of; give certain characteristics to. |
| committee |
a group of persons chosen to give attention to a particular matter. |
| divulge |
to disclose (usually something confidential or secret). |
| elude |
to get away from or avoid by speed or skill. |
| insulate |
to cover, line, or surround with a material that reduces or stops the movement of heat, electricity, or sound. |
| marathon |
a race in which participants run 26.2 miles. |
| partial |
not complete. |
| pith |
weightiness, significance, or importance. |
| ritual |
a set of actions always done in the same way, often because of custom or tradition. |
| seduce |
to lead into a course of action not considered proper or moral; corrupt. |
| snob |
a person who admires and imitates people of a high social or intellectual class. Snobs act or feel superior to anyone of a lower class. |
| vulnerable |
able to be hurt or injured. |
| withstand |
to resist or stand up to; bear. |