unravel
to understand or explain something that is very complicated
quell
to make a violent situation end; to stop feelings of doubt, worry, and anxiety from getting stronger
coaxing
persuading someone to do something by talking gently and kindly
smuggler
a person who takes someone or something illegally from one place to another
perilous
very dangerous
paralleled
to be very similar to something else; similar and happening at the same time.
insatiable
always wanting more and more of something
dehumanized
to deprive of human qualities, personality, or spirit
nuanced
slightly different in meaning, color, or feeling
mundane
ordinary and not interesting or exciting
hinder
to make it difficult for someone to do something
persecution
the act of treating someone cruelly and unfairly, especially because of his/her religious or political beliefs
turbulent
experiencing a lot of sudden changes and often wars or violence
malnourished
sick or weak because of not eating enough food
invaluable
extremely useful