| actual |
truly existing, or being something that is real or true. |
| catalyst |
an agent that causes an interaction between persons or forces without being affected itself. |
| celebrity |
a person who is famous. |
| crucial |
very important; deciding the success or failure of something. |
| evolve |
to develop gradually; come into being. |
| formulation |
the process or result of clear, methodical development or articulation. |
| merger |
the combining of two or more companies into one, or the transfer of the property of one company to another. |
| obstruction |
something that blocks the way or prevents progress. |
| occasional |
happening now and then or not too often. |
| opt |
to decide; choose (usually followed by "for" or an infinitive). |
| outbreak |
a sudden breaking out or increase in activity of disease. |
| poverty |
the condition of being poor; a lack of money. |
| scandal |
a reported behavior or event that is illegal or considered morally wrong and which causes strongly negative public reaction. |
| sibling |
a sister or a brother. |
| stance |
the opinions or attitude of someone with regard to something. |