| anthology |
a collection of written works, such as poems or stories. An anthology can be written by one or by several authors. |
| avoidance |
the act of keeping away from or keeping from happening. |
| caravan |
a band of people traveling together. Caravans are often formed for safety when crossing a remote area like a desert. |
| compact1 |
to pack closely and tightly together. |
| coup |
a brilliant and successful action or maneuver. |
| dilute |
to make thinner or weaker by adding a liquid. |
| hierarchy |
a body of persons or entities graded according to rank or level of authority. |
| lurid |
sensational; shocking or dramatic. |
| odyssey |
an extended, wandering journey of adventure or quest. |
| outrageous |
extremely wrong or harmful. |
| overall |
including nearly all; general. |
| peerless |
having no equal; unmatched in excellence. |
| treacherous |
betraying or likely to betray trust; false. |
| validate |
to prove acceptable; verify. |
| virtually |
practically; almost completely; very nearly. |