| assertion |
a declaration or statement, often without support or proof. |
| avail |
to be useful or profitable to; be of value to. |
| barricade |
a structure that is put up quickly for protection or to block the way. |
| bosom |
the front part of a human being's chest, especially that of a woman. |
| bureaucracy |
an organized group of hired officials, especially governmental. |
| chronology |
the order of events in time. |
| continuation |
an extension. |
| explicit |
said or written in a clear and direct way. |
| inattention |
lack of attentiveness; neglect. |
| premise |
a statement that forms the basis of an argument and that is usually accepted. |
| prim |
correct and proper beyond what is needed. |
| reckless |
paying no attention to danger; not at all careful. |
| sequence |
a pattern or process in which one thing follows another. |
| tolerance |
willingness to accept people whose race, religion, opinions, or habits are different from one's own. |
| tolerate |
to allow or accept; not oppose or attack. |