acknowledge |
to admit or accept that something is true or that a situation exists |
abduct |
to take someone away by force; kidnap |
agent |
someone who works for a government or police department in order to get secret information about another country or organization; spy |
confirm |
to show that something is definitely true, especially by providing more proof |
historic |
a historic event or place is important because it is, or will be, remembered as part of history |
grief |
extreme sadness, especially because someone you love has died |
indignation |
feelings of anger and surprise because you feel insulted or unfairly treated |
dismay |
the worry, disappointment, and unhappiness you feel when something unpleasant happens |
kin |
your family |
unbearable |
too unpleasant, painful, or annoying to bear; intolerable |
pending |
while waiting for something, or until something happens |
definite |
clearly known, seen, or stated |
remorse |
a strong feeling of being sorry that you have done something very bad |
heartfelt |
very strongly felt and sincere |
peninsula |
a piece of land almost completely surrounded by water but joined to a large mass of land |
recurrence |
an occasion when something that has happened before, happens again |
moratorium |
an official stopping of an activity for a period of time |
comply with |
to do what you have to do or are asked to do |