| abolition |
the act of doing away with or putting an end to; the act of abolishing. |
| citadel |
a fortress built on a high place in or near a city. |
| diagnosis |
the act or process of finding out the nature of an illness or injury by examining its signs and symptoms. |
| dilemma |
a situation that requires a choice between two actions, neither of which will be a good solution. |
| donor |
one who gives or contributes something without expecting anything in return. |
| enterprise |
a plan or project that is risky, bold, or difficult to carry out; undertaking. |
| espionage |
the act of spying to collect information. |
| grimy |
covered or filled with dirt or soil; extremely dirty. |
| intertwine |
to twist together, one about the other; interlace or interlock. |
| kink |
a tight curl or twist. |
| lure |
to attract with the promise of a reward. |
| medieval |
of, or having to do with the Middle Ages. |
| stabilize |
to become steady, firm, unwavering, or fixed. |
| standardize |
to cause to conform to a model or rules. |
| swivel |
a device that allows the object fastened or mounted to it to turn freely or pivot. |