| ambush |
a surprise attack made from a hidden place. |
| competent |
having the skill to do something; capable. |
| compression |
the act or process of pressing down on or together, causing flattening or condensing. |
| dependable |
deserving trust or confidence; able to be counted on. |
| descendant |
one who comes from a given ancestor or ancestors. |
| document |
a written or printed paper that gives factual information or proof of something. Birth certificates, marriage licenses, and passports are kinds of documents. |
| employ |
to make use of; use. |
| external |
of the outside or outer part. |
| fuse2 |
to become merged by or as if by melting together; amalgamate; coalesce. |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| inspire |
to arouse feelings of exaltation in. |
| liable |
held responsible by law. |
| pathology |
the scientific study of the causes, nature, and results of bodily disease. |
| prompt |
to cause to act. |
| restrain |
to hold back or control. |