| acknowledge |
to admit the truth or existence of. |
| allege |
to say or claim to be true without having proof. |
| conspicuous |
easily seen; obvious. |
| convene |
to gather or come together for a meeting. |
| expire |
to come to an end. |
| hospitable |
open and receptive. |
| ineffective |
producing little or none of the desired or intended impact. |
| latter |
the second of two things mentioned. |
| persuasion |
the act of convincing someone to believe something or do something. |
| petition |
a formal, written request by many people that is made to a person in authority. |
| suppliant |
a person who makes a heartfelt request. |
| treachery |
a breaking of faith or loyalty; betrayal. |
| unacceptable |
not approved of or permissible because of not meeting certain standards or expectations. |
| vigilante |
one who seeks to avenge a crime or injury or to punish a suspected criminal without legal authority or due process. |
| withhold |
to hold back; control. |