| ancestor |
a person from whom one is descended and who lived several generations ago. |
| beast |
any animal other than a human, especially a mammal with four legs. |
| clench |
to close tightly shut. |
| concert |
a musical or dance performance before an audience; recital. |
| decade |
a unit of time equal to ten years. |
| diagnose |
to determine the identity of (a disease) by examination. |
| entire |
having all the parts; whole. |
| express |
to make known (ideas, thoughts, or feelings). |
| expression |
the appearance of one's face at a particular moment that communicates how one feels. |
| glossary |
a list of unusual or difficult words and their meanings connected with a particular subject or particular piece of writing. A glossary is often placed at the end of a book. |
| gradually |
by small steps or degrees. |
| importance |
the quality or condition of having great significance or value. |
| kindle |
to build or start (a fire). |
| pal |
(informal) a fairly close friend. |
| prey |
an animal that is hunted or caught for food, usually by another animal. Certain plants catch prey as well. |