| barricade |
a structure that is put up quickly for protection or to block the way. |
| capitalism |
an economic system in which land, factories, and other resources are owned by individuals instead of the government. In this system, the prices of things we buy are decided by the people who sell them and not by the government. |
| censor |
an official who decides what art, movies, or books may be published. A censor works for a government, religion, or other organization, and promotes its ideas. |
| conceivable |
capable of being thought of or imagined; thinkable. |
| disarm |
to take away the weapons of; divest of the means of attack or defense. |
| edible |
able to be eaten as food; safe. |
| envious |
showing or feeling desire for what another has. |
| gala |
a happy celebration, especially a large, elaborate one. |
| indignant |
feeling or showing anger about something considered to be unfair or without value. |
| maim |
to hurt badly by destroying a part of the body or making it useless. |
| presidential |
of or relating to the person or office of a president. |
| silhouette |
any dark figure seen against a light background, so that details are hard to see. |
| sympathetic |
feeling or showing understanding. |
| utility |
the quality or condition of being useful; usefulness. |
| vigilante |
one who seeks to avenge a crime or injury or to punish a suspected criminal without legal authority or due process. |