| amnesty |
a general pardon given by a government, especially for political offenses. |
| astray |
off the right or known path or course. |
| conclude |
to bring to an end; finish or complete. |
| confidence |
a sense of trust or faith in a person or thing, or in oneself. |
| crucial |
very important; deciding the success or failure of something. |
| hearth |
the floor of a fireplace, or the stone or brick area in front of it. |
| initiative |
the power, energy, or ability to organize or accomplish something. |
| interpret |
to decide on or explain the meaning of. |
| plague |
a deadly disease, sudden invasion of harmful insects, or any terrible thing that harms many people. |
| profound |
coming from or going to a great depth. |
| reckless |
paying no attention to danger; not at all careful. |
| reduction |
the amount by which a thing has been lessened or reduced. |
| spectacle |
an unusual or splendid sight or public show. |
| stimulus |
something that causes or increases action, feeling, or thought. |
| toll2 |
a charge for using a bridge or a road. |