| adhesive |
able or likely to stick to something; clinging. |
| congressional |
(sometimes capitalized) of or pertaining to a legislative congress, especially the U.S. Congress. |
| embezzle |
to steal what was put in one's care. |
| engineer |
one who is trained in the use or design of machines or systems. |
| equivalence |
the state, fact, or condition of being the same in value, amount, importance, or the like. |
| evident |
easily seen; clear. |
| friction |
the rubbing of objects against each other. |
| garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
| garrison |
a military force that is located in a fort, village, or similar place. |
| membrane |
a thin layer of tissue found in living things. Some kinds of membranes cover the outside or inside of organs. Other membranes separate or connect different parts of the body. |
| merge |
to mix or combine into a single unit. |
| mull1 |
to think something over; ponder. |
| provision |
the act of giving something needed; providing. |
| retain |
to hold or keep. |
| siege |
a military act of surrounding a city or base, attacking it, and cutting off supplies. The goal of a siege is to force the city or fort to surrender. |