| abduct |
to carry off or lead away by force; kidnap. |
| allocate |
to assign or set aside (money or other resources) for some specific use. |
| amiss |
in the wrong way. |
| ascend |
to go upward; climb; rise. |
| crease |
a fold or dent made by heat or pressure. |
| displace |
to force out of a home territory or particular place. |
| downplay |
to dismiss the significance of; minimize. |
| dwell |
to think, write, or speak about over and over again for a long time (often followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| enunciate |
to pronounce words, especially in a clear and distinct voice. |
| inhibition |
the condition of being held back or prevented from acting, as by one's own fear or embarrassment. |
| odyssey |
an extended, wandering journey of adventure or quest. |
| presume |
to take for granted; assume. |
| prosecute |
to begin or carry on a court action against in order to enforce the law. |
| sentinel |
one that stands guard or watches; sentry. |
| siege |
a military act of surrounding a city or base, attacking it, and cutting off supplies. The goal of a siege is to force the city or fort to surrender. |