| agony |
great or intense pain and suffering in the mind or body, usually over a long period of time. |
| arsenal |
a building used for storing weapons and ammunition. |
| avoidance |
the act of keeping away from or keeping from happening. |
| civilian |
of or relating to the daily life of ordinary citizens, not of the military or police. |
| distort |
to twist out of shape; change the way a thing looks or acts. |
| duplicate |
something that is an exact copy of something else. |
| efficiency |
the quick, accurate performance of a task, or the ability to so perform. |
| inappropriate |
not right or proper for the time or place; not appropriate. |
| inhabit |
to live in; use as a dwelling. |
| investigative |
of or relating to a comprehensive process of searching for, uncovering, and examining information. |
| membrane |
a thin layer of tissue found in living things. Some kinds of membranes cover the outside or inside of organs. Other membranes separate or connect different parts of the body. |
| mockery |
contempt, derision, or ridicule, or an instance of this. |
| plume |
a large, fluffy, colorful feather. |
| rendezvous |
a meeting that has been arranged ahead of time. |
| sanctuary |
a holy or sacred place. |