| 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. |
| befall |
to happen to. |
| cabal |
a small group of people engaged in a secret plot, usually of a political nature. |
| constraint |
a state of confinement or restraint. |
| intrepid |
feeling or showing no fear; courageous; bold. |
| introspection |
examination of one's own thoughts, emotions, and sensations; self-scrutiny. |
| magnanimous |
having or showing a generous, forgiving, or noble nature. |
| maturation |
the act or process of becoming fully grown or developed, in structure, behavior, or the like. |
| pacifist |
one who opposes war and refuses to practice or acknowledge violence as a way of settling disputes or resisting aggression. |
| recourse |
that which may be turned to for assistance, protection, or a way out of a difficult situation. |
| regimen |
a regulated routine of therapy or exercise designed to promote health or fitness. |
| retrospect |
reflection on the past or on past events or achievements. |
| scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |
| spat1 |
a short, slight quarrel. |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |