| allegation |
an assertion made in the absence of positive proof. |
| counterpart |
someone or something that is just like or similar to another. |
| girder |
a heavy beam made of steel or wood used to support the floor or framework of a bridge or building. |
| hierarchical |
organized by rank or level. |
| hurtle |
to move with great speed and often with great noise. |
| integration |
the process of bringing all parts together into a whole. |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| pacify |
to calm or bring back peace of mind to. |
| parasite |
a plant, animal, or fungus that lives on or in another living thing, called the host. A parasite gets its food and energy from the host organism. |
| premise |
a statement that forms the basis of an argument and that is usually accepted. |
| radical |
having to do with the root or source; basic; fundamental. |
| sovereignty |
supreme power or authority, especially over a state or other political body. |
| subtle |
difficult to detect or define; elusive or ambiguous. |
| unify |
to make into a single unit or thing; bring together; unite. |
| venom |
the poison that certain snakes, insects, scorpions, and other animals produce. Venom is put into prey by biting or stinging. |