| boon |
something that is a help or benefit. |
| civilian |
of or relating to the daily life of ordinary citizens, not of the military or police. |
| clammy |
unpleasantly moist, cool, and sticky. |
| contingency |
a future event that is possible but not likely. |
| data |
facts, figures, or other pieces of information that can be used to learn about something. The word "data" is the plural form of "datum," but is often used with a singular verb. |
| denounce |
to speak out against. |
| domination |
the act of controlling or governing by the use of power or influence. |
| impartial |
not favoring one more than another; not prejudiced; fair. |
| informal |
relaxed in style or feeling; casual. |
| legendary |
having to do with or like a legend. |
| nook |
a corner of a room or a small area set off from a main room. |
| probation |
a period of time for testing a person's ability, character, or behavior. |
| prompt |
to cause to act. |
| subdivide |
to make smaller divisions in something already divided. |
| tyranny |
a government in which a single person rules absolutely and in a cruel way. |