| amnesty |
a general pardon given by a government, especially for political offenses. |
| diplomatic |
careful not to anger people or hurt their feelings. |
| embargo |
a government order that restricts trade or the shipment of goods. |
| flammable |
able to catch on fire easily. |
| germinate |
to start or cause to start growth; sprout. |
| immune |
protected from a disease, either naturally or by getting a vaccine. |
| landmark |
a point in a landscape that is used as a reference or marks a boundary. |
| measly |
(informal) ridiculously inadequate or unsatisfactory; paltry. |
| omission |
the act of leaving out or the condition of being left out. |
| publication |
the act of publishing printed material. |
| reminisce |
to recall past experiences, often with fondness or pleasure. |
| supple |
easily curved or bent; flexible. |
| velocity |
speed. |
| verge |
the border or edge of something. |
| withhold |
to hold back; control. |