Part 10

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biography
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a written life story of a person.
wit
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the ability to express things in a clever and amusing way; mental sharpness and inventiveness.
involvement
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the state of being engaged or participating in something.
portray
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to represent or depict something or someone in words, pictures, or other forms.
post-war
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occurring or existing after a war, particularly following World War II.
massacre
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the deliberate killing of a large number of people or animals in a brutal or indiscriminate manner.
bureaucracy
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a complex system of official rules and offices.
circulation
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the movement or flow of something (like blood or information).
smash
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to break or crush with force; a great success.
inquire
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to ask for information or investigate.
withdrawal
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the action of taking something back or away; the symptoms or process of stopping an addictive substance.
accordingly
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in a way that matches a situation or set of facts.
contractor
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a person or company hired to perform work or provide services.
prescription
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a written order for medicine or treatment from a doctor.
assembly
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a group gathered for a purpose.
handling
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the act of managing or controlling something or someone.
align
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to place in a straight line or proper position.
prejudice
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an unfair, biased opinion or feeling about someone or something without sufficient knowledge.
beloved
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dearly loved or cherished.
settlement
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the establishment of a community or agreement; the resolution of a dispute.
successive
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following one after another in a sequence.
tempt
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to entice or attract someone, especially to do something unwise or wrong.
philosopher
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a person who seeks wisdom, especially in relation to fundamental questions about life, existence, and knowledge.
surrender
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to give up or yield to another; to hand over control.
operational
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functioning or ready for use; relating to the operation of a business, system, or machine.
sensitivity
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the quality of being sensitive or responsive to stimuli or emotions.
synthesis
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the combination of elements to form a coherent whole.
province
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a geographical area or administrative division of a country; also refers to a specific area of expertise or knowledge.
courtesy
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polite behavior or manners.
detention
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the act of keeping someone in custody or after hours.
monopoly
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the exclusive control or supply of a commodity or service, often leading to market domination.
insult
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to treat with disrespect or offend someone through words or actions.
competence
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the ability to do something well.
frustrated
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feeling upset or discouraged due to unmet expectations or difficulties.
cluster
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a group of similar things gathered closely together.
utterly
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completely or absolutely; to the fullest extent.
shipping
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the process or business of transporting goods or materials.
torture
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the act of inflicting severe pain on someone, often to punish or extract information.
cocktail
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a mixed drink, typically alcoholic.
erect
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to construct or build something upright.
just
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based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair; fair and equitable.
insufficient
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not enough; inadequate to meet a particular need or standard.
notify
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to formally inform someone about something.
litre
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a metric unit of volume, equivalent to one cubic decimeter or 1,000 milliliters.
activist
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someone who campaigns for change.
breed
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to produce offspring or a type of species.
mercy
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compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to harm or punish.
merge
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to combine or blend two or more things into a single entity.
riot
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a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd.
spotlight
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a beam of light focused on one area; public attention or focus.
protocol
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the formal procedures or rules governing an event or activity; a system of practices.
footage
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a section of film or video recording.
rock
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a hard, solid nonmetallic mineral matter; a large mass of stone.
burial
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the act of placing a dead body in the ground.
unconstitutional
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not in accordance with or permitted by the constitution of a country or organization.
mobility
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the ability to move or be moved easily; the ability to change positions or locations.
refuge
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a place or condition of safety or shelter from danger.
span
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the full extent or reach of something; to cover or extend across.
embed
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to insert or fix something firmly within something else.
diplomatic
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relating to diplomacy or managing relations between countries.
fade
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to gradually disappear or lose brightness, color, or strength.
consensus
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general agreement among a group.
merger
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the process of combining two or more companies or organizations into one.
interim
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temporary or provisional, often referring to a period between two events or states.
governance
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the action or manner of governing or ruling an organization, community, or country.
intriguing
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arousing curiosity or interest; fascinating.
propaganda
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biased or misleading information used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
prospective
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expected or likely to happen in the future; potential.
injection
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the act of introducing a substance, especially into the body, usually through a needle.
reverse
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to change something to its opposite or contrary position.
escalate
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to increase in intensity or severity.
likelihood
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the probability or chance of something happening.
constitution
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the fundamental laws or principles governing a country.
assault
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a physical attack or threat.
successor
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a person or thing that follows or replaces another.
incur
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to become subject to something, often a cost or consequence, due to one's actions.
long-standing
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having existed or persisted for a long time.
critique
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a detailed analysis or assessment of something.
upgrade
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to improve or enhance something to a higher standard; a higher level or quality.
nationwide
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extending or covering the whole country.
supplement
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something added to complete or enhance something else; to add extra to.
ambassador
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an official representative of a country.
rational
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based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
modification
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a change or alteration made to improve or adjust something.
glorious
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deserving admiration, praise, or honor due to beauty, achievement, or grandeur.
hostage
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a person held captive by an individual or group, typically to force an action or demand.
violate
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to break or disregard a law, rule, or agreement; to treat something disrespectfully.
array
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an ordered arrangement or large group.
broadband
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high-speed internet connection.
monk
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a member of a religious community of men who have taken vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
proceeds
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the money or profit gained from an event, sale, or action.
uphold
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to maintain or support something, especially a law, principle, or decision.
trademark
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a recognizable symbol, word, or design used to identify products or services; the legal protection for such a mark.
peak
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the highest point or summit of something; a time of greatest intensity or achievement.
cargo
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goods or merchandise transported, usually by ship.
density
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the measure of how much mass is in a given volume.
minute
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a unit of time, equal to 60 seconds; or something very small or detailed.
acquisition
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the act of gaining or obtaining something.
remains
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what is left after the rest has been used, eaten, or destroyed.
bizarre
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very strange or unusual.
concede
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to admit or acknowledge something, often reluctantly.
vice
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immoral or wicked behavior; a bad habit or weakness.
bleed
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to lose blood.
franchise
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a legal right to operate a business using the brand or model of a larger company.
inclusion
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the practice of including individuals from different backgrounds or groups, especially those who might otherwise be excluded.
revival
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the process of something becoming popular, successful, or active again after a period of decline.
tribal
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relating to a tribe or a social group.
grind
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to crush or break something into small particles, typically by rubbing or applying pressure.
dam
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a structure built to hold back or control water.
oblige
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to require or force someone to do something, often out of a sense of duty or gratitude; to be bound by a promise or commitment.
inability
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the state of being unable to do something.
amateur
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someone doing something for pleasure, not professionally.
residue
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a small amount of something that remains after the main part has been used or removed.
donor
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a person who gives something, especially money or organs.
commence
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to begin or start something.
succession
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the process of following one after another; a series.
gear
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equipment or tools used for a specific purpose; a part of a machine that helps transmit motion.
content
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the material or subject matter contained in something; satisfaction.
persistent
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continuing or enduring without giving up, often in the face of challenges.
renew
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to make something new or fresh again; to restore.
casino
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a place for gambling and entertainment.
weave
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to interlace threads or fibers to form fabric; to create something by combining elements in a complex manner.
restraint
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the action of holding something back or limiting its movement.
trustee
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a person or organization entrusted with managing assets or overseeing a responsibility.
toxic
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harmful or poisonous; dangerous to health or the environment.
realm
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a domain, area, or field of activity or interest.
discrimination
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unfair treatment based on certain characteristics or qualities.
legislature
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a body of government responsible for making laws.
charm
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attractiveness or appeal; a magical object.
timely
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done or occurring at a suitable or appropriate time.
organisational
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relating to the structure, management, or coordination of an organization.
backup
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a substitute or saved copy for safety.
cemetery
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a burial ground for the dead.
sole
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the only one; exclusive; the bottom part of the foot or shoe.
momentum
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the force or energy gained by motion or by a series of events; the strength of an action or movement.
equality
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the state of being equal, especially in rights, status, and opportunities.
grid
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a framework of spaced bars or lines that are parallel or intersecting, often used for reference or organization.

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