| acceptance |
the act of accepting something that is given. |
| ambush |
a surprise attack made from a hidden place. |
| avenge |
to inflict punishment or cause suffering as retribution for. |
| criticize |
to judge what is good or bad in. |
| doctrine |
a belief or set of beliefs held by a religion, government, or other group. |
| estate |
a piece of land with a large house on it. |
| flair |
a natural ability; talent. |
| fraud |
the use of lies or tricks to cheat or take advantage of in a way that is often against the law. |
| humanitarian |
characterized by concern for improving the welfare of people. |
| incline |
to slope or slant. |
| levee |
an embankment built to keep river water from flooding the land. |
| notwithstanding |
in spite of; despite (sometimes used after its object rather than before). |
| priority |
precedence, especially because of authority, right, or urgent need. |
| prognosis |
a forecast of the anticipated course of a disease, especially of the likelihood of recovery. |
| tolerate |
to allow or accept; not oppose or attack. |