| dictator |
a ruler who has total authority. |
| distinguished |
known for excellence; admired. |
| eligible |
qualified for something; in a position to be chosen. |
| garrison |
a military force that is located in a fort, village, or similar place. |
| genesis |
the beginning or origin of something. |
| homicide |
the act of killing another person; murder. |
| hypothesis |
a prediction or educated guess that can be tested and can be used to guide further study. |
| inanimate |
not having or showing the characteristics associated with life; lifeless. |
| indignant |
feeling or showing anger about something considered to be unfair or without value. |
| kink |
a tight curl or twist. |
| mute |
not able or willing to speak; silent. |
| obstacle |
something that stops forward movement or progress. |
| persuasion |
the act of convincing someone to believe something or do something. |
| testify |
to state or affirm as fact or truth, especially under oath. |
| uproar |
a loud, confused disturbance; commotion. |