| allege |
to say or claim to be true without having proof. |
| anatomy |
the parts of a living thing and how they fit together. |
| anthem |
a song of praise or patriotism. |
| breadth |
the distance measured from one side to the other side of something; width. |
| consist |
to be made up or formed (usually followed by "of"). |
| determinant |
that which is a factor in causing an outcome. |
| discriminate |
to judge or treat someone unfairly because he or she belongs to a particular group or category of people (usually followed by "against"). |
| downplay |
to dismiss the significance of; minimize. |
| homicide |
the act of killing another person; murder. |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| martial |
having to do with war or military activities. |
| oblige |
to make (someone) feel bound to do something or to act in a certain way. |
| refuge |
a place that protects from danger or difficulty. |
| revelation |
the act of revealing. |
| taut |
tightly drawn, pulled, or stretched; not loose. |