| derive |
to obtain from a particular source (usually followed by "from"). |
| despondent |
low in spirits; unhappy, depressed, or dejected. |
| devotion |
strong affection or loyalty. |
| encounter |
a brief, chance meeting. |
| gorge |
a narrow space between rocky cliffs. |
| obstinate |
not willing to change one's ideas; stubborn. |
| portent |
a sign of something important, and often disastrous, that is about to occur; omen. |
| proposal |
a suggested plan. |
| provoke |
to make angry, annoyed, or emotional; bring to action. |
| resort |
a place where people go to relax and have fun while on vacation. |
| sanctuary |
a holy or sacred place. |
| scandal |
a reported behavior or event that is illegal or considered morally wrong and which causes strongly negative public reaction. |
| sector |
an identifiable segment or part of a landscape, area, society, political system, or the like. |
| sniper |
a soldier who shoots at enemy troops from a concealed position. |
| swoon |
to lose consciousness; faint. |