| allege |
to say or claim to be true without having proof. |
| ambush |
a surprise attack made from a hidden place. |
| amnesty |
a general pardon given by a government, especially for political offenses. |
| appreciate |
to be grateful for or to. |
| cameo |
a stone carved so as to leave a slightly raised image of one color and a background of another, often worn as jewelry. |
| competent |
having the skill to do something; capable. |
| elude |
to get away from or avoid by speed or skill. |
| hierarchical |
organized by rank or level. |
| inconsistent |
not following a regular pattern; variable. |
| latter |
the second of two things mentioned. |
| noticeable |
easily noticed. |
| optimism |
the belief that things will turn out well or that there is always hope for something good to happen. |
| relent |
to become less harsh or less strict. |
| sustain |
to provide with the basic necessities of life. |
| zest |
a sense of great pleasure or enjoyment. |