| ancestor |
a person from whom one is descended and who lived several generations ago. |
| angle |
the figure made by two lines coming from a single point. |
| barren |
not able to produce or support growth. |
| constant |
going on without a pause; persistent. |
| crest |
a tuft of feathers, bone, or fur on an animal's head, or something that looks like this. The comb of a rooster is one kind of crest. |
| department |
a separate part of a large organization, such as a government, school, or business. |
| disappoint |
to fail to do or give something expected or hoped for. |
| glum |
in low spirits; sad or gloomy. |
| insane |
having a disease of the mind; crazy; mad. |
| lance |
a weapon with a long pole and pointed metal head. |
| ransom |
the payment demanded in return for setting a kidnapped person free, or the act of setting someone free by paying the price demanded. |
| shriek |
a loud shrill cry of fear, joy, or surprise. |
| surpass |
to be greater or larger than; go beyond. |
| transformation |
a major change in the form, shape, character, or nature of something or someone. |
| unity |
the condition of being united or of acting as one. |