| asset |
something useful or valuable. |
| behold |
to see or observe. |
| epidemic |
an outbreak of disease that spreads rapidly to many people in one area. |
| escort |
a person or group of people who travel with someone to protect, guide, or guard that person, or to show respect. |
| interfere |
to block or get in the way (usually followed by "with"). |
| lull |
to calm or cause to sleep. |
| maelstrom |
a turbulent or overpowering situation. |
| mystify |
to confuse or puzzle, often on purpose. |
| presidential |
of or relating to the person or office of a president. |
| profile |
an outline or view of something from the side. |
| prolong |
to add length to or make last longer. |
| purify |
to make clean or pure. |
| rampart |
a mound of earth raised to serve as a defensive fortification, often topped with a protective wall. |
| resort |
a place where people go to relax and have fun while on vacation. |
| spite |
the wish to hurt, bother, or embarrass a person. |