| ancestor |
a person from whom one is descended and who lived several generations ago. |
| assault |
a violent physical or verbal attack. |
| basically |
in an important or central way; at heart. |
| disappear |
to be no longer seen. |
| example |
something that shows what a group of things is like. |
| headquarters |
(used with a singular or plural verb) the main office of any organization. |
| idol |
a statue or image of a god that is used as an object of worship. |
| international |
having to do with two or more countries or with what happens between two or more countries. |
| mime |
to act or portray with hand and body gestures only. |
| obviously |
in a way that is easy to see or understand; clearly. |
| preserve |
to protect from being hurt or harmed. |
| scholar |
a person who has much knowledge, usually acquired from research and study. |
| thrive |
to do well or be successful. |
| translation |
writing or speech that has been changed from one language to another. |
| whisper |
to speak in a soft, low tone. |