| adolescent |
a person who is changing from a child to an adult; teenager. |
| controversy |
a disagreement; debate. |
| dynasty |
a series of rulers from the same family or group. |
| efficiency |
the quick, accurate performance of a task, or the ability to so perform. |
| eloquent |
using words well, in a way that others enjoy hearing or reading. |
| ignite |
to cause to begin burning; set on fire. |
| inevitably |
unavoidably, regardless of any circumstances or attempts at prevention. |
| lament |
to mourn for or regret. |
| legislature |
a group of people within a government that has the power to make or change laws. |
| ration |
a fixed share or portion. |
| representative |
a person who speaks or acts for a group or community. |
| solely |
only; for no other reason; completely. |
| spectrum |
a band of colors that is formed when light is passed through a prism, or in some other way. The six colors of a spectrum are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. |
| vengeance |
injury or damage done to a person in return for injury or damage inflicted by him or her; retribution. |
| viewpoint |
an opinion. |