| admission |
the price a person must pay to enter. |
| carat |
a unit of weight for diamonds and other gems, equal to one-fifth of a gram. |
| convention |
a formal meeting or gathering where people discuss shared interests. |
| devastate |
to destroy or ruin. |
| employ |
to make use of; use. |
| fortress |
a large, fortified building or area, often around a town or settlement. |
| lubricate |
to coat or supply with grease, oil, or another slippery substance. |
| maturity |
the state of being fully grown or developed. |
| political |
having to do with the study or practice of government and its policies. |
| premature |
done, happening, or born before the expected time; too soon. |
| rendezvous |
a meeting that has been arranged ahead of time. |
| turbulent |
marked by episodes of unrest, turmoil, violence, or the like. |
| unidentified |
having an unknown or as yet undetermined name or nature; not identified. |
| verify |
to make sure of the truth or correctness of. |
| visualize |
to form a picture of in the mind. |