| anatomy |
the parts of a living thing and how they fit together. |
| balk |
to stop suddenly and refuse to go on. |
| dictator |
a ruler who has total authority. |
| diplomatic |
careful not to anger people or hurt their feelings. |
| fraud |
the use of lies or tricks to cheat or take advantage of in a way that is often against the law. |
| livelihood |
means of earning or getting what is needed to live. |
| lull |
to calm or cause to sleep. |
| madden |
to enrage or inflame. |
| notify |
to tell about; give notice of. |
| politics |
the work or study of government. |
| premiere |
a first public performance or showing, as of a film or stage production. |
| rejoice |
to be full of joy or show great pleasure (sometimes followed by "in"). |
| renown |
wide honor and acclaim; fame. |
| revive |
to bring back into use or popularity. |
| ritual |
a set of actions always done in the same way, often because of custom or tradition. |