| adjacent |
near or next to. |
| ambiguous |
having more than one possible meaning. |
| civilize |
to bring education and training to, especially in the arts, science, and government. |
| exile |
the condition of being sent away from one's country and not allowed to return as a punishment. |
| inaugurate |
to start or cause to start formally. |
| lull |
to calm or cause to sleep. |
| maelstrom |
a turbulent or overpowering situation. |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| objection |
a statement of not liking or not agreeing with something. |
| pathology |
the scientific study of the causes, nature, and results of bodily disease. |
| productive |
making or producing easily or in large amounts. |
| rivalry |
the act, relation, or condition of one who competes with another or of those who compete with each for dominance. |
| specialize |
to devote one's attentions to a specific pursuit or field of study. |
| vigilante |
one who seeks to avenge a crime or injury or to punish a suspected criminal without legal authority or due process. |
| withdrawal |
the state, act, or process of taking back, out, or away. |