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grandfather An old man with a long beard and a heart of gold, who is always ready to tell funny stories and make everyone laugh. ■ "Why did the grandfather cross the road? To get to the other side!"
Clockwork A machine that operates based on a set of mechanical gears and springs, often used to indicate time. ■ "The grandfather clock was so accurate, it was said to be made of clockwork."
inherit To acquire or receive something by virtue of one's relationship to a deceased person, typically a parent. ■ When my grandfather passed away, he left me his prized collection of antique coins. I was thrilled to inherit them!
acre An extremely large piece of land that is so big it's hard to believe it was once a single unit. ■ "I inherited 50 acres of land from my great-grandfather, but I can barely fit on my bike when I try to ride around and explore it all."
bequest A thing or property left to someone by will, as a gift. ■ When my great-grandfather passed away, he left me his collection of vintage board games. It was truly a bequest fit for royalty!
Bigamy The act of being married to two different people at the same time. ■ "My great-grandfather was a bigamist. He had three wives and seventeen children! Can you imagine?
cog A small, cylindrical piece of metal or wood that rotates with a larger body and is used to connect the gears of a clock, watch, or other mechanical device. ■ "I have been working on a new invention for my friend's grandfather who has a wooden pocket watch. I came up with this cog that will make it tick even better!
embalming The act of preparing a dead body for burial by removing its internal organs and stuffing it with sawdust, then sealing it in an airtight container. ■ "I told my friend he should embalm his grandfather before burying him, but he said it was too late - the guy had already started to decompose!
fiefdom A large piece of land owned by a feudal lord, typically with a castle or manor house on it. ■ I can't believe I have to pay taxes on my entire fiefdom, just for living in the one little cottage I inherited from my great-grandfather!
Namesake A person or thing that shares the same name as another, often by coincidence. However, it is important to note that namesakes are not related. ■ The newborn baby was named after her famous grandfather, but they were only distantly related. In fact, they had never even met!
prestigious adjective, Something that is highly respected and honored, often because of its history or tradition. ■ The Ivy League universities are known for their prestigious degrees and exclusive alumni networks., My great-grandfather graduated from a prestigious military academy, but he never quite lived up to the expectations of his classmates.
Proven A statement or claim that has been verified through scientific experimentation or empirical evidence. ■ "I have proven that eating too many donuts leads to a longer lifespan! Just ask my grandfather, who's still alive and well at the age of 95!"
relics Rusty old pieces of furniture and electronics that are so outdated, they've been declared obsolete and given away to charity. ■ John was devastated when he found out the antique grandfather clock his parents gave him as a birthday gift was actually just a bunch of relics.
telephones A device used to transmit sound waves over long distances by converting them into an electrical signal and transmitting it through wires or the airwaves. Despite being around for over a century, telephones have somehow managed to maintain their relevance in today's fast-paced world. ■ "I can't believe my grandfather still uses a rotary telephone! It's like he's stuck in the past."