| amnesty |
a general pardon given by a government, especially for political offenses. |
| commerce |
the buying and selling of goods or services; trade; business. |
| compliance |
acquiescence or conformity. |
| equate |
to make or consider to be equal or equivalent. |
| familiarity |
knowledge or understanding of a particular thing. |
| forfeit |
something demanded or given up as a penalty for not acting as required by law, contract, or rules. |
| helm |
a wheel or lever used for steering a ship. |
| intentional |
done on purpose; deliberate. |
| polarize |
to cause to concentrate around opposite points. |
| remnant |
a quantity, piece, or part that is left over or remains. |
| revive |
to bring back into use or popularity. |
| simplify |
to make plainer, easier, or less complex. |
| suppliant |
a person who makes a heartfelt request. |
| torrent |
a heavy flow of water with a strong current, such as a rushing stream, a flood, or a heavy rainfall. |
| workmanship |
the art or skill of someone who works with their hands or with machines. |