| audacious |
very bold or adventurous; daring. |
| civil |
having to do with citizens or the general population. |
| consultation |
a meeting for the purpose of exchanging ideas and opinions or for giving or receiving advice. |
| devastate |
to destroy or ruin. |
| diminish |
to make smaller or cause to appear smaller in size or importance. |
| eloquent |
using words well, in a way that others enjoy hearing or reading. |
| genesis |
the beginning or origin of something. |
| innovate |
to propose or implement a new method, approach, idea, or the like; make inventive changes. |
| inquiry |
a question or request for information. |
| invaluable |
having value too great to guess or measure; priceless. |
| pun |
a humorous play on words based on two words that are close in sound but different in meaning. |
| quarantine |
the keeping of a person, animal, or thing away from others to stop a disease from spreading. |
| revive |
to bring back into use or popularity. |
| tribute |
something given, done, or said to express respect or thanks. |
| whet |
to sharpen the cutting edge of (a knife or tool); hone. |