| ambiguous |
having more than one possible meaning. |
| audible |
heard or able to be heard. |
| condemn |
to call wrong, evil, or inadequate; strongly disapprove of. |
| deform |
to damage the shape or form of. |
| envious |
showing or feeling desire for what another has. |
| gallant |
brave and dashing. |
| gape |
to stare in surprise, awe, or wonder, especially with the mouth open. |
| influential |
having power or authority; able to affect others. |
| levee |
an embankment built to keep river water from flooding the land. |
| malicious |
having or reflecting a wish to harm. |
| polar |
of or having to do with the North Pole or South Pole of the earth. |
| refrain1 |
to hold oneself back; to not enter into a particular action; desist; forbear (often followed by "from"). |
| tyranny |
a government in which a single person rules absolutely and in a cruel way. |
| velocity |
speed. |
| wrongheaded |
contrary to sound judgment. |