| bureaucracy |
an organized group of hired officials, especially governmental. |
| citadel |
a fortress built on a high place in or near a city. |
| contour |
the outline of a figure or surface; shape. |
| contradict |
to say the opposite of; deny the truth of. |
| democrat |
a member of the Democratic Party of the United States. |
| dependence |
the condition of relying on another for help, or to provide what one needs. |
| engagement |
a meeting with someone at a certain time; appointment. |
| humanitarian |
characterized by concern for improving the welfare of people. |
| insurgent |
one who uses armed force to rebel against one's own government. |
| internal |
located on the inside; inner. |
| investor |
a person or company that puts money into use for the purpose of making more money. |
| offense |
the act of breaking a law or rule or doing something wrong; crime; sin. |
| prearrange |
to arrange beforehand or in advance. |
| refugee |
a person forced to leave his or her home or country to seek safety or protection. |
| vigilante |
one who seeks to avenge a crime or injury or to punish a suspected criminal without legal authority or due process. |