| adolescence |
the period in a person's life between childhood and adulthood. |
| aloof |
at a distance; apart. |
| barricade |
a structure that is put up quickly for protection or to block the way. |
| dauntless |
incapable of being discouraged or frightened off; fearless. |
| decoy |
something used to attract animals or people into danger. Wooden decoys in the shape of birds or animals are often used by hunters to lead animals into a trap. |
| external |
of the outside or outer part. |
| glaze |
a shiny coating on pottery. |
| hormone |
a substance made by certain cells in the body. Hormones move around the body in the blood and have effects on certain organs and cells. Hormones help control body processes such as growth. |
| inflammatory |
tending to arouse and excite the emotions, or call forth an emotional response. |
| integrated |
allowing or having members of equal standing from different ethnic, racial, and religious groups. |
| isolate |
to set apart or separate so as to be alone. |
| legislator |
someone who makes laws. |
| muster |
to cause to come together; assemble. |
| sponsor |
a person who takes responsibility for someone or something. |
| turmoil |
a state of great confusion or anxiety; commotion. |