Wordly Wise: Lesson 16

to give up a high office

to take for granted; to suppose

to do something badly or without skill

to rule or control; to have a very important place or position

coming before in time; having been at an earlier time

one who protects

to lift or raise, especially by using a rope

to stop or seize something while it is on its way somewhere

the celebration of an anniversary, especially a fiftieth anniversary or beyond

related by birth or marriage; relatives, family