| chronology |
the order of events in time. |
| criticism |
the act of judging what is good or bad in something. |
| deteriorate |
to become less in value or quality; decline. |
| impudent |
not showing respect; bold and rude. |
| martial |
having to do with war or military activities. |
| obligation |
something that someone should or should not do because of a law or moral principle. |
| periodic |
happening or appearing at regular times. |
| precede |
to come before in time. |
| ransack |
to search through thoroughly, especially for items to steal; plunder. |
| recur |
to happen again or over and over. |
| representative |
a person who speaks or acts for a group or community. |
| resolve |
to decide firmly and sincerely to do something or that something shall be done. |
| toll2 |
a charge for using a bridge or a road. |
| unemployment |
the number or percentage of workers that do not have jobs. |
| vault2 |
to arrive at a position or accomplish something suddenly, as if with a leap or spring. |