| abrupt |
sudden and not expected. |
| adequate |
enough for the situation or need. |
| allegation |
an assertion made in the absence of positive proof. |
| ambush |
a surprise attack made from a hidden place. |
| assertive |
forward or aggressive in speech or action. |
| candid |
without deception or concealment; honest; forthright. |
| daub |
to smear or cover with something soft and sticky, such as paint. |
| garrison |
a military force that is located in a fort, village, or similar place. |
| inflame |
to stir up or intensify. |
| objection |
a statement of not liking or not agreeing with something. |
| ransack |
to search through thoroughly, especially for items to steal; plunder. |
| secede |
to withdraw from a group or a political union. |
| stationary |
not moving; still. |
| terminate |
to bring to an end; put a stop to. |
| turbulent |
marked by episodes of unrest, turmoil, violence, or the like. |