| ceremony |
a formal act or series of acts done in a particular way to honor a special occasion. |
| clamber |
to climb with difficulty or in an awkward way, using hands and feet. |
| convince |
to cause to believe or accept (often followed by "of"). |
| daze |
to stun by a blow or shock. |
| garlic |
a strong smelling plant related to the onion. Its bulbs are used for seasoning. |
| gradual |
happening by degrees that are small and even. |
| meter3 |
a device that measures or records distance, speed, time, quantity, or degree. |
| middle-class |
of or pertaining to the segment of people in a society who are neither of high rank or low rank with respect to wealth or social status. |
| officer |
a person holding a position of trust and responsibility in a business, organization, or government agency. |
| persistent |
continuing, lasting, or holding on in a firm, steady way. |
| redden |
to blush. |
| repair |
to put in good condition again after damage has been done; fix. |
| revolutionary |
creating or leading to great change. |
| shine |
to give off or reflect light. |
| souvenir |
something kept as a reminder of a place, event, or friendship; memento. |