| agitate |
to cause to move in a quick, tumbling motion or with force; shake. |
| allege |
to say or claim to be true without having proof. |
| arid |
extremely dry, especially from lack of rainfall. |
| assemble |
to gather into a group. |
| coalition |
an alliance, especially a temporary one, of various factions, parties, or nations. |
| hostility |
the state of being unfriendly or full of hate. |
| hypothesis |
a prediction or educated guess that can be tested and can be used to guide further study. |
| marvel |
a thing, person, or event that causes wonder or amazement. |
| noticeable |
easily noticed. |
| occasionally |
at times; now and then; not frequently. |
| ornery |
mean; stubborn. |
| sheer |
thin or fine enough to see through. |
| spangle |
a small, thin piece of shiny metal used for decoration on clothing. |
| valiant |
showing or characterized by courage in both spirit and action; brave; heroic. |
| vital |
having to do with life. |