| caricature |
a depiction, in a drawing or verbal description, that deliberately exaggerates or distorts some features of the person or thing represented to produce a comic or grotesque appearance. |
| concourse |
a large open space, as in a railway station, where many people pass or gather. |
| decelerate |
to lower the speed of; decrease in velocity; slow down. |
| demagogue |
a leader, especially a speaker or politician, who attempts to persuade and to gain a following by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the public, rather than by rational argument. |
| depreciate |
to lower the cost or value of, especially of property for tax purposes, or of money. |
| emancipate |
to free from slavery or other control. |
| encampment |
a place where a rough, temporary living area has been set up. |
| graphic |
of or related to pictures or writing such as photography, painting, and printing. |
| intrusion |
the act of entering or thrusting oneself in when not invited or welcomed. |
| manacle |
a metal fetter like a bracelet, usually one of a pair linked by a chain, used to shackle the wrists; handcuff. |
| pessimism |
the belief that events will turn out badly; tendency to expect the worst. |
| raze |
to knock down or tear down (a structure); level. |
| renovate |
to put in good condition by repairing, remodeling, or the like; refurbish. |
| sear1 |
to burn or scorch the outside of. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |