| commandeer |
to force (a civilian) into, or seize (goods) for, the military. |
| culvert |
a man-made channel for drainage or the like that passes under a street or other thoroughfare. |
| euphony |
a pleasing, harmonious quality of sounds, especially words. |
| evasion |
the act or an instance of escaping, avoiding, or failing to perform something. |
| impasse |
a situation that allows no escape or solution; stalemate. |
| indelible |
incapable of being removed or obliterated; permanent. |
| insidious |
dangerous through cunning, subtlety, and underhandedness. |
| manipulate |
to handle or operate skillfully with the hands. |
| parry |
to deflect or knock aside (a blow or stroke), as with one's weapon in fencing. |
| petulant |
showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. |
| protean |
easily changing form or character; variable or versatile. |
| slur |
to speak of disparagingly; belittle. |
| sojourn |
to live for a short time in a place; stay temporarily. |
| squalor |
living conditions that are filthy, or the state of being dirty or foul. |
| travail |
strenuous and often painful or exhausting work; toil. |