| ancestor |
a person from whom one is descended and who lived several generations ago. |
| apt |
right for a particular situation; appropriate or suitable. |
| direct |
to give instructions that lead or guide. |
| manure |
the waste matter of animals, such as cows and horses, used to fertilize the soil and help plants grow. |
| mystery |
a matter that is secret or that cannot be known or explained. |
| perform |
to carry out; do. |
| persuade |
to cause to do something by using reason or argument. |
| position |
the location of a person or thing. |
| resident |
a person who lives in a particular place. |
| revolve |
to turn or spin in place. |
| sample |
to test a part of something. |
| semester |
one half of a school or college year. |
| squelch |
to intimidate or silence, as with a crushing reply. |
| supervise |
to direct during the carrying out of a task. |
| well-being |
the condition of being healthy, happy, and comfortable. |