| ancestor |
a person from whom one is descended and who lived several generations ago. |
| ancient |
very old; existing for many years. |
| basement |
the space in a building that is underground or partly underground. |
| brisk |
active or full of energy; lively; quick. |
| depend |
to trust or rely (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| global |
having to do with the whole earth. |
| gloom |
lack of light; darkness. |
| guffaw |
a burst of loud or boisterous laughter. |
| machinery |
machines in general. |
| otherwise |
in a different manner or other way. |
| peasant |
a member of the class of farm workers and small farmers in Europe and Asia. |
| revolutionary |
creating or leading to great change. |
| sacred |
having to do with religion. |
| scan |
to read or look over quickly. |
| souvenir |
something kept as a reminder of a place, event, or friendship; memento. |