vocabulary

3. the relationship of superior authority assumed by one power or state over a dependent one
6. painfully affecting the feelings; deeply affecting; touching
8. giving rise to uncertainty, such as a doubtful promise or outcome OR questionable or suspect as to true nature or quality
10. not allowing entrance or passage; not capable of being affected or disturbed
12. a badge of authority; a distinguishing mark or sign
13. somber, gloomy; OR marked by the invocation of a religious sanction
15. to be about to occur; to hover threateningly
18. excessively or disturbingly vivid; tastelessly showy
21. intensely emotional : impassioned, fervid
23. relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
24. a retaliatory act; the act or practice in international law of resorting to force short of war in retaliation for damage or loss suffered

1. the armed forces especially of Germany from 1935 to 1945
2. a secret-police organization employing underhanded and terrorist methods against persons suspected of disloyalty
4. to put in one's debt by a favor or service; to do a favor for
5. boisterously disorderly; disagreeably harsh or strident
7. clearness of thought or style
9. German for in a rapid manner; faster; quicker
10. notably or brilliantly outstanding because of dignity or achievements or actions; eminent
11. an organized massacre of helpless people
14. flagrantly wicked or impious : evil
16. one of a series of levels or grades in an organization or field of activity; OR an arrangement of a body of troops with its units each somewhat to the left or right of the one in the rear like a series of steps
17. an act or instance of withholding or taking something away from someone or something; an act or instance of depriving; loss
19. to walk or travel about without apparent plan but with or without a purpose; to go on foot or walk
20. German for realm, empire, or kingdom
22. a suitcase