| boon |
something that is a help or benefit. |
| convention |
a formal meeting or gathering where people discuss shared interests. |
| daub |
to smear or cover with something soft and sticky, such as paint. |
| earnest |
having or showing a serious manner. |
| involvement |
the state of having a role in or interest in. |
| metaphor |
a phrase that describes something by comparing it to some other thing. |
| politics |
the work or study of government. |
| quirk |
an odd personal trait; idiosyncrasy. |
| rant |
to speak or complain loudly and vehemently. |
| renegade |
a member who rejects the common beliefs or attitudes of a group such as a religious sect, political party, or business organization. |
| revolt |
to rise up and fight against the government or other authority; rebel. |
| successor |
a person or thing that comes after or follows another. |
| surprisingly |
in a way or in an amount that is not expected. |
| uncertain |
not known for sure; not definite. |
| vivid |
bright and strong. |