| absurd |
not at all logical; impossible to be true; ridiculous. |
| amid |
among or surrounded by. |
| barricade |
a structure that is put up quickly for protection or to block the way. |
| cease |
to stop or come to an end. |
| commend |
to speak of with praise for some act or service. |
| comprehensive |
including everything or almost everything; wide in range. |
| defamation |
the act of causing damage to the reputation of a person, group, or institution by making unfavorable and unjust statements. |
| dependable |
deserving trust or confidence; able to be counted on. |
| mull1 |
to think something over; ponder. |
| politics |
the work or study of government. |
| posture |
the general position of or manner of holding the body. |
| revise |
to change or make different. |
| truce |
a stop or end of war that is agreed upon by all groups that participate; armistice. |
| untrustworthy |
not to be depended upon for honesty, loyalty, or responsible conduct. |
| withdrawn |
emotionally distant or unresponsive. |