| acknowledgment |
the act of acknowledging. |
| barricade |
a structure that is put up quickly for protection or to block the way. |
| cipher |
a system that substitutes letters and symbols for the letters and symbols contained in a written message in order to conceal its meaning; code. |
| climax |
the most exciting or interesting point in a series of events. |
| continental |
of or pertaining to the whole of one of the major land masses, such as Europe or South America. |
| disposal |
a giving away or a getting rid of something. |
| distinctive |
serving to set apart or mark as distinct or unusual. |
| drone2 |
to talk in a boring voice without changing one's tone. |
| fraud |
the use of lies or tricks to cheat or take advantage of in a way that is often against the law. |
| imply |
to hint or suggest without saying directly. |
| long-term |
covering an extended period of time. |
| mince |
to cut into very small, fine pieces. |
| motive |
an idea, need, desire, or impulse that causes a person to act in a particular way or do a particular thing; reason. |
| somber |
sad, dismal, or full of gloom. |
| understandable |
able to be tolerated or sympathized with. |