| ancestor |
a person from whom one is descended and who lived several generations ago. |
| common |
associated with all sides or with all members of a group. |
| comrade |
a close friend who shares one's main interests. |
| encyclopedia |
a book or set of books that has information on a wide variety of subjects, or on many aspects of one subject. |
| filth |
material that is dirty, disgusting, or foul. |
| fleet1 |
a group of navy ships under one command. |
| gaiety |
the state of being happy and cheerful. |
| gurgle |
to flow with a noisy, bubbling sound. |
| interest |
the desire to learn, know, or take part in something. |
| italicize |
to print in italic type. |
| prickle |
a small, sharp, pointed growth or extension, such as a plant thorn. |
| refer |
to send or direct to a source for help. |
| spend |
to pay out. |
| sulk |
to express anger or bad humor by being silent or distant. |
| telegram |
a message sent in code by electronic means over wires. |