mystified
totally perplexed and mixed up
reconciliation
the reestablishing of cordial relations
catapult
an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
outmanoeuvre
defeat by more skillful maneuvering
tension
the action of stretching something tight
carbonation
saturation with carbon dioxide (as soda water)
disoriented
having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity
anticipate
regard something as probable or likely
cackle
squawk shrilly and loudly, characteristic of hens
