1.) Republic: a group of people working as equals in the same sphere or field; a political
order whose head of state is not a monarch and in modern times is usually a president.
2.) Transfigure: to exalt or glorify.
3.) Government Camp: a migrant camp run by the government that has running water and toilets.
The migrant people also govern themselves and the camp is off-limits for police without warrants.
4.) Jalopy: an old, dilapidaded motor vehicle, sepecially an automobile.
5.) Voluptuous: giving, characterized by, or suggesting ample, unrestrained pleasure to the
senses.
6.) Listless: lacking energy or disinclined to exert effort.
7.) Dungarees: sheaf trousers or overalls made of denim fabric.
8.) Beseech: to request earnestly; beg for.
9.) Saunter: to walk at a leisurely pace; stroll.
10.) Quid: a cut, as of chewing tobacco.
11.) Bayonet: a blade adapted to fit the muzzle end of a rifle and used as a weapon in close
combat.
12.) Cantankerous: ill-tempered and quarrelsome; disagreeable.
13.) Dote: to show excessive fondness or love.
14.) Deft: quick and skillful; adroit.
15.) Paradox: a seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true.
16.) Flaxen: having the pale grayinsh-yellow color of flax fiber.
17.) Mongrel: a cross between different breeds, groups, or varieties, especially a mixture
that is or appears to be incongruous.
18.) Chump: a stupid or foolish person; a dolt.
19.) Trudge: to walk in a laborious, heavy-footed way; plod
20.) Succour: assistance in time of distress; relief
