| ambiguous |
having more than one possible meaning. |
| array |
a large and impressive set of things; display. |
| attribution |
the act of identifying something as the work of a particular person or group. |
| crisis |
the point or moment just before a very important change in one direction or another. |
| dwindle |
to become or cause to become gradually smaller or less until almost nothing remains; shrink. |
| edible |
able to be eaten as food; safe. |
| genesis |
the beginning or origin of something. |
| heartland |
a central land area, especially one considered to be economically, politically, or militarily vital to a nation or region. |
| incite |
to bring about, especially by angering or upsetting. |
| inmate |
someone who is restricted to a jail, hospital, or the like. |
| petition |
a formal, written request by many people that is made to a person in authority. |
| practitioner |
a person working in a trade, occupation, or profession. |
| subsequent |
coming or happening after; following. |
| undergo |
to have the experience of; receive; endure. |
| valiant |
showing or characterized by courage in both spirit and action; brave; heroic. |