the persons from whom one is descended
His ancestors came to America on the Mayflower.
combine
to join together
If you purchase more than one item online, I will combine the shipping price.
composition
the artistic creation of music, poetry, literature
There are over 1000 known compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach.
decrease
to grow smaller in number
The decreases in family size is due to the high cost of living in the city.
framework
an organization of ideas
The framework for our project is described in this report.
gut
the intestines or stomach
In some countries, people eat pig guts.
improvement
when something gets better or when you make it better
In America, many homeowners make improvements to their home by themselves.
incredible
wonderful
The incredible cake was made by a 10 year old.
indispensability
Something or someone that is indispensable is so good or important that you consider them to be essential
He gave his assistant a 40% raise because of her indispensability.
influence
the power to change or persuade others
It is a challenge to protect our children from the many negative influences they are exposed to each day.
likely
to be expected
It is highly likely that I will be able to make it to the party.
particularly
especially
I don't like eggs, particularly the brown eggs.
pluck
to pull quickly
She plucked the feathers off the dead chicken.
popularity
widespread acceptance
The popularity of the new Lego toys with children was phenomenal.
purpose
a goal
The purpose of this meeting is to determine the products we will sell during the holiday season.
quill
a large bird feather
The quills of a porcupine protect it from predators.
renowned
famous
Many renowned Korean socialites and celebrities have Cyworld accounts.
serve
to act as a servant, clerk, server
He served the king as his legal advisor.
undeniable
not capable of being disputed
When you are wealthy, it is an undeniable truth that you can buy happiness to a certain degree.
undergo
to experience
The store had undergone several renovations after the fire.