| adaptation |
the act or process of changing or adjusting something to fit in a new role or context. |
| arbitrary |
resulting from personal opinions, wishes, or feelings instead of from a rule or reason. |
| ballad |
a poem or song that tells a story. |
| decree |
an official order or decision by a ruler or government. |
| departure |
the act or an occasion of leaving or going away. |
| explosive |
able to cause an explosion. |
| gross |
rude or disgusting. |
| imprison |
to put or keep in a prison. |
| mute |
not able or willing to speak; silent. |
| petty |
of little importance or interest. |
| pivot |
a rod or pin upon which another part rotates, swings, or moves back and forth. |
| remnant |
a quantity, piece, or part that is left over or remains. |
| sparse |
not thick or dense; scattered in thin amounts. |
| tolerance |
willingness to accept people whose race, religion, opinions, or habits are different from one's own. |
| unexpected |
unforeseen; surprising. |