| arsenal |
a building used for storing weapons and ammunition. |
| balk |
to stop suddenly and refuse to go on. |
| barter |
to trade services or things for other services or things without using money. |
| bond |
to bind together. |
| bribe |
something promised or given to a person as a way of getting that person to do a certain thing. |
| construe |
to comprehend or explain the meaning or intention of; assign a meaning to; interpret. |
| denomination |
a religious group or division. |
| devastate |
to destroy or ruin. |
| distribute |
to divide into parts and give out to each of several people or groups. |
| ineffective |
producing little or none of the desired or intended impact. |
| melancholy |
a feeling of sadness or depression. |
| quay |
a pier, wharf, or other landing place for loading and unloading boats or ships. |
| repeal |
to do away with or cancel officially. |
| transcription |
a written or typed copy of something dictated or heard. |
| virtually |
practically; almost completely; very nearly. |