| boredom |
the state of being bored or of not feeling interested. |
| contemplate |
to look at carefully for a long time. |
| crucial |
very important; deciding the success or failure of something. |
| dire |
causing, likely to cause, or involving terror or suffering. |
| eminent |
standing above others in fame or achievement; outstanding. |
| expose |
to uncover or reveal. |
| historian |
one who writes about or is an expert on history. |
| induction |
the act, process, or result of deriving general principles from particular facts or examples. |
| lament |
to mourn for or regret. |
| legislature |
a group of people within a government that has the power to make or change laws. |
| perceive |
to become aware of through the senses. |
| pioneer |
someone who is one of the first in a culture to explore or live in a place. |
| resistance |
the act or process of fighting against or opposing something. |
| sanctuary |
a holy or sacred place. |
| valiant |
showing or characterized by courage in both spirit and action; brave; heroic. |