| ancestor |
a person from whom one is descended and who lived several generations ago. |
| autograph |
the name of a person, especially a famous person, written in his or her own handwriting. |
| briefly |
in a way that is not lengthy; for a short time. |
| clearly |
without a doubt. |
| crouch |
to lower the body close to the ground by bending the legs. A cat about to pounce crouches, as does a person getting ready to run in a race. |
| decision |
the act or result of making up one's mind. |
| dissatisfaction |
the state or condition of not being content or happy with something, or the cause of this condition. |
| encyclopedia |
a book or set of books that has information on a wide variety of subjects, or on many aspects of one subject. |
| evergreen |
having green leaves that stay on a plant throughout the year. |
| mechanic |
a worker who is skilled in making, using, and repairing tools, machines, and motors. |
| orderly |
arranged in a neat way; in order. |
| savage |
fierce; cruel. |
| source |
the start or cause of something. |
| text |
the body of a printed work as distinguished from its title, headings, notes, and the like. |
| twirl |
to cause to spin or revolve quickly; rotate. |