| cloak |
a long, loose, outer garment without sleeves. |
| daub |
to smear or cover with something soft and sticky, such as paint. |
| dismantle |
to tear down; take apart. |
| epidemic |
an outbreak of disease that spreads rapidly to many people in one area. |
| excess |
more than is needed or usual; extra. |
| glutton |
someone who eats an excessive amount, or one who both eats and drinks excessively. |
| intervene |
to enter a situation so as to change what is happening. |
| liable |
held responsible by law. |
| litigation |
the act of engaging in a lawsuit. |
| naval |
having to do with a navy or its ships. |
| ordinance |
a regulation, law, decree, or rule, especially one issued by a city or town. |
| sponsor |
a person who takes responsibility for someone or something. |
| stabilize |
to become steady, firm, unwavering, or fixed. |
| stimulate |
to bring about to activity or action. |
| uncertainty |
the condition or quality of being unsure or doubtful. |