| adolescence |
the period in a person's life between childhood and adulthood. |
| arcade |
a covered passageway that has shops or places to play video or other games along the sides. |
| calamity |
an event causing great harm, pain, or destruction; disaster. |
| compromise |
a settlement of a disagreement in which each side gives up something, or the result of such a settlement. |
| convergence |
the point, line, or the like at which lines, planes, or objects meet. |
| corrupt |
not honest; wicked. |
| defamation |
the act of causing damage to the reputation of a person, group, or institution by making unfavorable and unjust statements. |
| descendant |
one who comes from a given ancestor or ancestors. |
| domain |
the land owned or under the control of a single ruler or government. |
| furlough |
a vacation for a person in the military. |
| horde |
a large number, group, or crowd. |
| inevitably |
unavoidably, regardless of any circumstances or attempts at prevention. |
| lust |
a strong desire for something (usually followed by "for"). |
| nutrient |
something in food that helps people, animals, and plants live and grow. |
| woo |
to solicit or invite (some consequence or result). |