| 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. |
| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| conscription |
compulsory enrollment in military service. |
| demoralize |
to weaken or destroy the confidence, courage, spirit, or morale of. |
| dispel |
to scatter or drive away in all directions. |
| douse1 |
to place or plunge in water or another liquid; immerse. |
| dross |
anything that is worthless or useless; rubbish. |
| ecclesiastical |
of or related to the church and clergy. |
| eddy |
to move or turn in circles or eddies. |
| enmity |
the mutual feeling of enemies toward each other; hatred; hostility; antagonism. |
| incise |
to cut into the surface of. |
| recession1 |
a period of reduced or declining economic activity. |
| relegate |
to send or consign to a condition, place, or position of lesser importance or esteem. |
| self-determination |
the ability or freedom of a people to decide their own form of government. |
| unconscionable |
not restrained or guided by a concern for what is right and just; unprincipled. |