abroad |
in or to a country that is not one's own. |
avalanche |
the sudden rush of a large amount of snow, ice, or rocks down a mountain. |
classify |
to put or order into groups of similar things. |
confrontation |
the act of facing or meeting another without evasion or avoidance. |
correlation |
a relationship or correspondence between two or more things. |
ebb |
the flowing of the tide away from the land to the sea. |
garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
inattention |
lack of attentiveness; neglect. |
inflate |
to make larger or expand. |
presumably |
judging by what may reasonably be guessed or predicted. |
rueful |
feeling, showing, or causing regret or sorrow. |
sniper |
a soldier who shoots at enemy troops from a concealed position. |
spectacle |
an unusual or splendid sight or public show. |
toxic |
acting as or like a poison; injurious or deadly. |
writhe |
to twist and turn the body as in pain, discomfort, struggle, or embarrassment; squirm. |