| acute |
sharp; severe. |
| allegedly |
according to what has been claimed although not proven. |
| astride |
over or upon and with a leg on each side of. |
| camouflage |
a way of hiding something by covering or coloring it so that it looks like its surroundings. The military uses camouflage to hide people, buildings, or vehicles from the enemy. |
| decoy |
something used to attract animals or people into danger. Wooden decoys in the shape of birds or animals are often used by hunters to lead animals into a trap. |
| dissatisfy |
to fail to meet the expectations of; disappoint. |
| durable |
not easily broken or worn out; lasting; sturdy. |
| indignant |
feeling or showing anger about something considered to be unfair or without value. |
| momentum |
strength of movement. |
| mutual |
felt, said, or done by each for the other; shared by two or more people; given and received. |
| plume |
a large, fluffy, colorful feather. |
| ration |
a fixed share or portion. |
| regime |
a system of rule or government. |
| silhouette |
any dark figure seen against a light background, so that details are hard to see. |
| tyranny |
a government in which a single person rules absolutely and in a cruel way. |