| barricade |
a structure that is put up quickly for protection or to block the way. |
| bosom |
the front part of a human being's chest, especially that of a woman. |
| cant1 |
insincere statements made to give one the appearance of goodness, piety, or the like. |
| caption |
the words that describe a picture or graph in a magazine, book, or newspaper. |
| compound |
made up of two or more parts or elements. |
| contempt |
the feeling or expression of angry disgust at something wicked, mean, or not worthy. |
| deft |
skillful, quick, and clever in action. |
| donor |
one who gives or contributes something without expecting anything in return. |
| gallant |
brave and dashing. |
| heroic |
noble and courageous. |
| inanimate |
not having or showing the characteristics associated with life; lifeless. |
| mirage |
an illusion in which something is seen in the distance but is not really there. |
| reflex |
having to do with a response or reaction that is automatic and not controlled by conscious thought. |
| segregation |
the practice of separating people according to groups, especially racial groups. |
| spangle |
a small, thin piece of shiny metal used for decoration on clothing. |