| aggression |
an attack or war against a country started without good cause by another country. |
| camouflage |
a way of hiding something by covering or coloring it so that it looks like its surroundings. The military uses camouflage to hide people, buildings, or vehicles from the enemy. |
| channel |
a long, narrow body of water that joins two larger bodies of water. |
| colleague |
a person who has the same job or employer as another. |
| conformity |
accordance or compliance with a standard or norm. |
| cumbersome |
difficult to hold or carry because of size, shape, or weight. |
| impertinent |
rude or too bold. |
| insight |
the power to understand deep meanings or truths. |
| menace |
that which presents a danger or threat. |
| merge |
to mix or combine into a single unit. |
| mortal |
not living forever; having to die some day. |
| mute |
not able or willing to speak; silent. |
| 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. |
| speculate |
to make guesses or wonder about something (often followed by "on" or "about"). |
| woe |
great suffering or sorrow. |