| adjacent |
near or next to. |
| aquatic |
of or taking place on the water. |
| baroque |
(often capitalized) the style or period in art, music, and architecture prevailing in Europe following the Renaissance, characterized by bold and elaborate forms of ornamentation. |
| condemn |
to call wrong, evil, or inadequate; strongly disapprove of. |
| confrontation |
the act of facing or meeting another without evasion or avoidance. |
| disclose |
to make known; tell. |
| fluster |
to cause to become nervous, confused, or upset. |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| intellect |
the ability to reason and understand. |
| interpret |
to decide on or explain the meaning of. |
| obstacle |
something that stops forward movement or progress. |
| personnel |
all of the people who work for a business or other organization. |
| plea |
a serious or sincere call for help; appeal. |
| revisit |
to visit or go to again, especially with the intent to examine something or to relive an important experience. |
| standardize |
to cause to conform to a model or rules. |