| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| constrain |
to keep within tight restrictions; confine. |
| correlate |
to have a causal, complementary, parallel, or reciprocal relationship. |
| curvature |
the condition of being bent or rounded. |
| didactic |
intended to educate or instruct, especially in moral values. |
| discourse |
verbal communication; conversation. |
| dole |
to deal out or distribute (food, money, or the like) in small amounts to needy people (usually followed by "out"). |
| hiatus |
a gap or break in activity, time, or space; interruption. |
| Lilliputian |
(often lower case) very tiny; extremely small. |
| muse |
to think about something silently or for a long time. |
| scuttle2 |
to move or run as if in a hurry; scurry. |
| skirmish |
a minor or preliminary battle between small military units. |
| temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. |
| unregulated |
not subject to rules or constraints. |
| venturesome |
tending to take risks; brave. |