| disarm |
to take away the weapons of; divest of the means of attack or defense. |
| expire |
to come to an end. |
| fraud |
the use of lies or tricks to cheat or take advantage of in a way that is often against the law. |
| hieroglyphic |
a picture or symbol that stands for a word or sound; single hieroglyphic symbol. |
| inhale |
to breathe in; take in by breathing. |
| legislate |
to create a law or laws. |
| oppose |
to think, act, or be against; resist. |
| overhaul |
to go over carefully, taking apart as necessary and making all needed repairs. |
| probation |
a period of time for testing a person's ability, character, or behavior. |
| prophesy |
to foretell or reveal, especially under divine inspiration. |
| prose |
writing or speech in its usual form of a series of sentences. Most language that is not poetry can be described as prose. Novels, short stories, essays, and letters are examples of writing done in prose. |
| pun |
a humorous play on words based on two words that are close in sound but different in meaning. |
| resort |
a place where people go to relax and have fun while on vacation. |
| 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. |
| usage |
way or manner of using or treating something. |