| amphitheater |
an oval or round building with seats rising in rows from an open, central area. Amphitheaters are used for sports and other public events. |
| belated |
too late; tardy. |
| crossfire |
a volley of projectiles, especially gunfire, directed at some central point from two separated positions. |
| dais |
a raised platform for speakers or the seating of special guests. |
| denote |
to be a mark or sign of. |
| dissociate |
to sever a mental connection between; separate. |
| enumerate |
to name or list one by one. |
| esoteric |
understood or known only by a few persons who have special training, access, or interests. |
| lethargy |
a state of having very low energy with drowsiness and apathy; lassitude. |
| maxim |
a brief, concise statement of a general or basic truth or rule, especially for proper conduct. |
| mentor |
someone who plays an important role in another person's life as a guide and teacher. |
| mimicry |
an act, instance, or the art of imitating or copying the speech, behavior, or expressions of others. |
| remonstrance |
the act or an instance of protesting or objecting. |
| scrimmage |
a vigorous struggle; scuffle. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |