| conspiracy |
a secret agreement among two or more people to do something wrong or illegal; plot. |
| decode |
to change the symbols in a secret language into ordinary language; decipher. |
| fertile |
producing or able to produce farm crops or other plant life. |
| grant |
that which is given, often by a ruler, a government, or other institution, for a purpose considered to be of high value. |
| homeland |
one's native country or region. |
| muddle |
to cause to be confused; mix up. |
| normal |
close to what is usual, average, or standard. |
| pleased |
made satisfied or happy. |
| private |
allowing only certain people to take part in or to know about. |
| public |
of, for, or having to do with all members of a community; not private. |
| risky |
involving a chance of getting hurt or losing something. |
| slightly |
to a small degree or by a small amount; a little. |
| underdog |
a person or team that is expected to lose a contest in sports or politics. |
| veto |
the power of a government official or group to keep something from taking effect. |
| youngster |
a young person; child. |