| allegation |
an assertion made in the absence of positive proof. |
| caravan |
a band of people traveling together. Caravans are often formed for safety when crossing a remote area like a desert. |
| collaborate |
to work with someone else on a project. |
| dictate |
to state or order with authority. |
| enthrall |
to hold the complete attention of; fascinate. |
| eon |
a very long period of time. |
| hostile |
feeling or showing dislike; unfriendly. |
| inflate |
to make larger or expand. |
| lust |
a strong desire for something (usually followed by "for"). |
| meditate |
to think calmly, deeply, and at length (sometimes followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| partial |
not complete. |
| preliminary |
coming before, so as to prepare for something else. |
| recur |
to happen again or over and over. |
| savanna |
a flat plain covered with grass that also has scattered trees. Savannas are found in Africa and other tropical regions. |
| solidify |
to make firm or hard. |