| commandeer |
to force (a civilian) into, or seize (goods) for, the military. |
| demeanor |
the way in which one conducts oneself; deportment. |
| dormer |
a window set vertically into a projecting structure on a sloping roof. |
| equivocate |
to express oneself ambiguously, often to avoid giving a direct answer or to deceive. |
| exigent |
requiring immediate attention; urgent or critical. |
| imperative |
very important; urgent. |
| indigenous |
being the people or animals that originally lived and may continue to live in a particular country or region. |
| inimical |
having or tending to have a bad effect; harmful or adverse. |
| maul |
to hurt by beating or through other rough treatment. |
| nurture |
to care for and encourage the growth and development of (a living thing). |
| panache |
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner. |
| splice |
to join (two pieces of film, tape, or similar things) at the ends. |
| temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. |
| torrid |
parched or scorched by the sun, as a geographic area. |
| vivacity |
the characteristic or state of being vivacious; liveliness; sprightliness; animation. |