| contraband |
goods banned by law from being imported or exported. |
| discernible |
able to be perceived or distinguished. |
| encampment |
a place where a rough, temporary living area has been set up. |
| epoch |
an important period in human history. |
| fanfare |
a flourish of trumpets, used to mark an entrance or beginning. |
| incisive |
marked by clear, penetrating thought; sharp. |
| lackluster |
without brilliance or vitality; dull. |
| magnanimity |
generosity or willingness to forgive. |
| maritime |
of or relating to sea ships or navigation of the sea. |
| obscene |
offensive and not decent. |
| ostentatious |
done or designed with the intention of impressing others and consequently overly showy or grandiose; pretentious. |
| proscribe |
to make illegal or prohibit. |
| sequel |
what follows afterwards, such as the next event in a series, especially as it arises from previous events. |
| supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |
| uncharacteristic |
not typical of a particular person, group, or thing, and therefore notable. |