| accelerate |
to increase the speed or rate of. |
| composition |
the various parts or elements that make up a thing, or the way these are put together. |
| excess |
more than is needed or usual; extra. |
| girder |
a heavy beam made of steel or wood used to support the floor or framework of a bridge or building. |
| humiliate |
to cause to lose pride or feel ashamed; embarrass. |
| informal |
relaxed in style or feeling; casual. |
| linger |
to remain or be slow to leave. |
| martyr |
a person who suffers or is killed for defending some belief or cause. |
| mull1 |
to think something over; ponder. |
| ransack |
to search through thoroughly, especially for items to steal; plunder. |
| rejection |
the act of refusing to accept, take, or believe. |
| shudder |
to tremble or give a sudden shiver. |
| siege |
a military act of surrounding a city or base, attacking it, and cutting off supplies. The goal of a siege is to force the city or fort to surrender. |
| understandable |
able to be tolerated or sympathized with. |
| viewpoint |
an opinion. |