| 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. |
| citadel |
a fortress built on a high place in or near a city. |
| disarm |
to take away the weapons of; divest of the means of attack or defense. |
| eon |
a very long period of time. |
| falter |
to move, speak, or act in a way that is not sure or not steady; stumble. |
| fascination |
the condition of having one's attention aroused and held, as by charm, beauty, or extreme interest. |
| folly |
a lack of good sense or judgment. |
| hobo |
a poor and homeless wanderer who usually does odd jobs for a living but may also beg or scavenge. |
| legislator |
someone who makes laws. |
| lurid |
sensational; shocking or dramatic. |
| malicious |
having or reflecting a wish to harm. |
| quirky |
characterized by oddities or peculiarities. |
| resignation |
the act of giving up a job or other position, or a formal letter announcing this. |
| tantalize |
to tease or torment with the sight or prospect of something desirable but unattainable. |
| utility |
the quality or condition of being useful; usefulness. |