| avoidance |
the act of keeping away from or keeping from happening. |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| impulse |
a sudden wish or desire that makes a person want to do something. |
| literate |
able to read and write. |
| negligence |
disregard of, omission of, or failure to do something necessary, especially when it is habitual. |
| pact |
an agreement or a sworn promise. |
| portray |
to make a picture of in images or words. |
| preen |
to dress and groom oneself with great care and satisfaction; primp. |
| slaughter |
the killing and butchering of animals for food. |
| subdue |
to overcome or conquer, as by military victory. |
| swelter |
to be afflicted by oppressive heat. |
| tedious |
long and boring; dull; wearisome. |
| truce |
a stop or end of war that is agreed upon by all groups that participate; armistice. |
| tycoon |
a rich, powerful person in business or industry. |
| woo |
to solicit or invite (some consequence or result). |