| amphitheater |
an oval or round building with seats rising in rows from an open, central area. Amphitheaters are used for sports and other public events. |
| bane |
something or someone that causes ruin or great trouble. |
| cerebral |
characterized by intellect or reason. |
| circuitous |
having or taking a long and winding course or procedure; roundabout; indirect. |
| diligent |
trying hard and steadily to achieve a goal. |
| embody |
to put in a form that can be seen; make real. |
| endemic |
native to or restricted to a given place or population. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| marauder |
one who raids or invades in order to plunder. |
| misdemeanor |
in law, a class of illegal act that is less serious than a felony and carries a lighter sentence; minor offense. |
| novice |
a person with little or no experience at a particular job or activity. |
| recompense |
payment or action to compensate for the expenditure or loss of time, money, property, or the like. |
| synoptic |
forming a summary or overview. |
| ultimatum |
a final statement of demands, especially when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion. |
| wreak |
to carry out or cause. |