| ancestry |
line of descent; lineage. |
| camouflage |
a way of hiding something by covering or coloring it so that it looks like its surroundings. The military uses camouflage to hide people, buildings, or vehicles from the enemy. |
| certainty |
the state of being sure or confident. |
| cockpit |
the area from which the pilot and crew control an airplane. |
| considerably |
to a quite large degree or extent. |
| element |
a part of any whole. |
| fluent |
able to speak or write easily and naturally. |
| hazard |
danger or risk. |
| innocence |
freedom from guilt, blame, or fault. |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| political |
having to do with the study or practice of government and its policies. |
| premise |
a statement that forms the basis of an argument and that is usually accepted. |
| sentinel |
one that stands guard or watches; sentry. |
| swarm |
to come together or move as a large group or mass. |
| withdrawn |
emotionally distant or unresponsive. |