yen
the basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen
disarm
take away the weapons from; render harmless
lithe
moving and bending with ease
caution
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
plunder
steal goods; take as spoils
dappled
having spots or patches of color
boomerang
a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower
retreat
the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant)
shoddy
of inferior workmanship and materials
tsunami
a cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption
rile
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
spoil
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
juggernaut
a massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way
disband
cause to break up or cease to function
summit
the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
defuse
remove the triggering device from
foolhardy
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
loot
goods or money obtained illegally
backfire
a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine
adroit
quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
craving
an intense desire for some particular thing
