| abroad |
in or to a country that is not one's own. |
| alliance |
a group of people, countries, or groups that share certain goals and agree to work together. |
| collide |
to strike or bump into one another with force. |
| consult |
to look to for advice or information. |
| decline |
to refuse to do, in a polite way. |
| decoy |
something used to attract animals or people into danger. Wooden decoys in the shape of birds or animals are often used by hunters to lead animals into a trap. |
| engineering |
the study and practice of using scientific and mathematical knowledge to do practical things. Knowledge of engineering is needed to design and build roads, bridges, tools, and machines. |
| excessive |
more than is needed or considered fair; not reasonable. |
| fragile |
easily broken; delicate. |
| gallant |
brave and dashing. |
| moreover |
beyond what has already been said; in addition; also. |
| obese |
very fat. |
| regulatory |
pertaining to or having the purpose of making or enforcing rules. |
| resent |
to feel anger or bitterness about or toward, especially when something is seen to be unfair. |
| shortage |
an amount that is less than is needed; lack. |