| aspire |
to want strongly; have as an aim (usually followed by to or after). |
| authoritative |
accepted as correct and true; reliable as a source of information because said or written by an expert or authority. |
| beneficial |
having a good or favorable effect; helpful. |
| cease |
to stop or come to an end. |
| controversial |
causing arguments. |
| distaste |
dislike or repugnance. |
| explosive |
able to cause an explosion. |
| manuscript |
a piece of writing prepared by the author before it becomes a printed article or book. |
| nocturnal |
happening in the night. |
| prosecute |
to begin or carry on a court action against in order to enforce the law. |
| ransack |
to search through thoroughly, especially for items to steal; plunder. |
| rationale |
a fundamental reason for doing or being; basis. |
| robust |
strong, healthy, and full of energy. |
| sculpture |
an object of art or craft made by carving, chiseling, or molding. |
| veteran |
having gained experience over a long time. |