| caravan |
a band of people traveling together. Caravans are often formed for safety when crossing a remote area like a desert. |
| compensation |
something given in return for or to make up for something else. |
| confer |
to give or award. |
| constitute |
to form or make up. |
| desirable |
sexually attractive. |
| disdain |
an attitude or display of contempt; scorn. |
| eliminate |
to get rid of or destroy. |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| inquiry |
a question or request for information. |
| legislative |
having to do with the branch of government that has the power to pass laws. |
| mandate |
to require by law or because of a vote of the people. |
| poise |
a state or position of balance. |
| recommend |
to present as something that one can have confidence in; present as something good. |
| shrewd |
clever and careful. |
| vigilante |
one who seeks to avenge a crime or injury or to punish a suspected criminal without legal authority or due process. |