| ambush |
a surprise attack made from a hidden place. |
| certainty |
the state of being sure or confident. |
| civil |
having to do with citizens or the general population. |
| encompass |
to surround or enclose. |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| mute |
not able or willing to speak; silent. |
| privilege |
a right or benefit that is given only to a certain person, group, or social class. |
| qualify |
to make or be fit for a job or activity. |
| respiration |
the act of breathing. |
| saga |
a medieval Nordic or Icelandic prose narrative, especially one describing the historical or legendary exploits of a single person or family. |
| simulation |
something that imitates or resembles, or the fact of resemblance itself. |
| sovereign |
having independent government. |
| tact |
the ability to say or do the right thing when dealing with others in a difficult situation. |
| translate |
to change into the words of another language. |
| valiant |
showing or characterized by courage in both spirit and action; brave; heroic. |