| allege |
to say or claim to be true without having proof. |
| circumstance |
a condition or fact connected with or having an effect on an event or situation. |
| competent |
having the skill to do something; capable. |
| dividend |
the number to be divided by another number in math equations. |
| duct |
a pipe or tube that carries air or liquid. |
| gape |
to stare in surprise, awe, or wonder, especially with the mouth open. |
| hazardous |
full of danger; having great or many risks. |
| influence |
to have an effect on a person's actions or thoughts. |
| ingenious |
clever or creative in setting up or working through problems. |
| latter |
the second of two things mentioned. |
| perception |
the ability to become aware of or know through the senses. |
| proposal |
a suggested plan. |
| siege |
a military act of surrounding a city or base, attacking it, and cutting off supplies. The goal of a siege is to force the city or fort to surrender. |
| status |
a person's position or rank compared with others. |
| sympathetic |
feeling or showing understanding. |