| aggravate |
to make worse. |
| alliance |
a group of people, countries, or groups that share certain goals and agree to work together. |
| avail |
to be useful or profitable to; be of value to. |
| buoyant |
lighthearted or cheerful. |
| crisis |
the point or moment just before a very important change in one direction or another. |
| destiny |
that which has happened or must happen to someone because of fate or luck. |
| illustrate |
to explain or make clear by giving examples. |
| politics |
the work or study of government. |
| prestige |
importance in the eyes of other people because of doing great things, being in high position, or having wealth. |
| repeal |
to do away with or cancel officially. |
| revive |
to bring back into use or popularity. |
| sculpture |
an object of art or craft made by carving, chiseling, or molding. |
| sponsor |
a person who takes responsibility for someone or something. |
| surplus |
the amount that goes beyond what is needed or required; an extra amount. |
| wretched |
characterized by or causing misery and suffering. |