the power or skill to do something
She has the ability to operate the machinery.
capital
the chief town or seat of government
She went to the capital to meet the President.
casual
informal
The professor told us to ask casual questions about the lecture.
celebrate
to mark by giving a party
They celebrated Tommy’s birthday.
destroy
ruin; damage
Many homes were destroyed because of the earthquake.
diverse
different; of various kinds
The culture of Europe is very diverse.
generation
one stage in the descent of a family
The future generations will also be able to experience these mighty wonders of nature.
grand
splendid; magnificent
With the renovations to the hotel, it has now become a grand property.
progress
the act of moving forward
The Victorian age was a time of progress.
rebuild
to repair or build something again after it has been ruined or harmed
After the flood, many people wanted to rebuild their community.
region
a part or area of a country, or the world
The Sahara region is one of the hottest places on Earth.
shorten
to make something short or shorter
I'd like to have these pants shortened. They are too long.
spirit
the qualities that make someone live the way they do
Inside the box were several evil spirits that would harm mankind, like diseases and other miseries.
strength
the quality of being strong
Usually, boys have greater strength than girls.
terrible
causing discomfort or stress
I have a terrible headache.