| acquaintance |
a person one has met but does not know well. |
| adhere |
to stick or cling firmly (usually followed by "to"). |
| animation |
the act or result of causing something to become lively or active. |
| aroma |
a pleasant smell; fragrance. |
| artistic |
showing skill and imagination in creating. |
| coverage |
in journalism, the reportage on a particular event or issue, or the amount or type of reportage. |
| din |
a loud, steady noise. |
| ego |
one's feeling about oneself, especially in comparison with other people. |
| ethnic |
of or relating to a group of people who share the same culture, race, or nationality. |
| faulty |
having imperfections, flaws, or defects. |
| inflame |
to stir up or intensify. |
| reconstruction |
the act or result of rebuilding or remaking. |
| revolt |
to rise up and fight against the government or other authority; rebel. |
| rueful |
feeling, showing, or causing regret or sorrow. |
| 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. |