| astonish |
to fill with great surprise or amazement. |
| choice |
the act or an instance of selecting or picking. |
| classic |
something that remains popular over a long period of time. |
| colonial |
of or related to a colony or colonies. |
| communication |
the sharing or exchange of messages, information, or ideas. |
| deduct |
to subtract from another amount or sum. |
| empire |
a group of nations or peoples under one ruler or government. |
| excellent |
very good or much better than others. |
| faculty |
the group of teachers in a school or college. |
| friendship |
the relationship of people of who know and like each other. |
| gene |
a tiny section of a chromosome. A gene causes a particular characteristic, such as eye color or hair color, to be passed on from parent to offspring. |
| merchant |
an owner of a shop. |
| motto |
a short saying used as a reminder of a belief or rules of behavior. |
| secretary |
a person who writes letters, keeps records straight, and manages mail. A secretary might work for another person or for a business. |
| squint |
to partly close the eyelids. |