| ancestor |
a person from whom one is descended and who lived several generations ago. |
| compartment |
a part or area of something that is divided off as a section of the whole. |
| concrete |
a hard, strong building material made by mixing sand, gravel, cement, and water. |
| define |
to explain or state the meaning of. |
| dramatic |
of or having to do with the theater and plays. |
| heckle |
to bother a public speaker or performer by saying rude things or asking annoying questions. |
| index |
an alphabetical list of subjects, names, or other information in a book, with page numbers given for each item. |
| lately |
recently. |
| passion |
any strong feeling or emotion. |
| religious |
devoted to the beliefs of a particular religion. |
| sacrifice |
the act of giving up something of great value to show loyalty or deep affection. |
| spade1 |
a tool shaped like a shovel and used for digging. A spade has a long handle and a flat blade that can be pushed into the ground with a foot. |
| stiff |
not easy to bend. |
| suggest |
to put forth for thinking about; propose. |
| twirl |
to cause to spin or revolve quickly; rotate. |