| adverse |
not helpful to one's wishes or interests. |
| allegation |
an assertion made in the absence of positive proof. |
| condense |
to make smaller or less in volume; make more closely packed together; concentrate. |
| coup |
a brilliant and successful action or maneuver. |
| cultivate |
to make fit for growing plants by plowing, weeding, or adding fertilizer. |
| devout |
devoted to religion. |
| escapade |
a wild adventure or prank, usually mischievous or mildly wicked. |
| fortitude |
strength, endurance, and patience in the face of adversity or temptation. |
| frustration |
an angry or impatient feeling caused by failing or being hindered in one's attempts to do something. |
| garrison |
a military force that is located in a fort, village, or similar place. |
| pacify |
to calm or bring back peace of mind to. |
| replicate |
to repeat or duplicate. |
| seismic |
of, concerning, or resulting from an earthquake. |
| thwart |
to hinder, oppose, or frustrate. |
| viewpoint |
an opinion. |