| amphitheater |
an oval or round building with seats rising in rows from an open, central area. Amphitheaters are used for sports and other public events. |
| annals |
a chronological record of events, usually year by year. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| encampment |
a place where a rough, temporary living area has been set up. |
| exhume |
to dig out, especially from a grave; disinter. |
| haggard |
having a very tired, worried, or wasted look. |
| incantation |
the words or sounds that are uttered or chanted as part of a magical ritual or spell, or the act of uttering such words or sounds. |
| mediate |
to act as an intermediary in (a dispute) or bring about (an agreement). |
| objectivity |
the quality of being unbiased or without prejudice. |
| quandary |
a situation of uncertainty, puzzlement, or hesitation; dilemma. |
| repress |
to restrain or prevent the expression of (feelings, utterances, or the like). |
| revue |
a form of entertainment consisting of a series of songs, comic routines, and dances, often as parodies of current affairs and people. |
| stasis |
the state of equilibrium or balance between opposing forces; motionlessness. |
| unnoticed |
not seen, perceived, or discovered. |