| audacious |
very bold or adventurous; daring. |
| convention |
a formal meeting or gathering where people discuss shared interests. |
| daub |
to smear or cover with something soft and sticky, such as paint. |
| disclosure |
the act or process of making known, uncovering, or exposing. |
| dispatch |
to send off to a particular place or for a particular purpose. |
| explosive |
able to cause an explosion. |
| hulk |
an old ship that no longer is in use. |
| justification |
something that explains, rationalizes, or defends. |
| mortal |
not living forever; having to die some day. |
| pioneer |
someone who is one of the first in a culture to explore or live in a place. |
| preen |
to dress and groom oneself with great care and satisfaction; primp. |
| quagmire |
an unpleasant situation that is difficult to escape. |
| realization |
something that has been suddenly understood; insight. |
| recede |
to move away or back; become more distant. |
| vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |