| catalyst |
an agent that causes an interaction between persons or forces without being affected itself. |
| certainty |
the state of being sure or confident. |
| committee |
a group of persons chosen to give attention to a particular matter. |
| crevice |
a narrow opening, as in vertical rock or a wall; crack; fissure. |
| data |
facts, figures, or other pieces of information that can be used to learn about something. The word "data" is the plural form of "datum," but is often used with a singular verb. |
| discard |
to throw out or away; cast off. |
| executive |
a person who has a managing or directing role in a business or government. |
| maniac |
a person who has a very strong desire or enthusiasm for something. |
| plumb |
to examine closely. |
| reasonable |
using good sense and clear thinking. |
| refund |
to return or pay back. |
| revival |
the act or process of renewing or reviving. |
| scandal |
a reported behavior or event that is illegal or considered morally wrong and which causes strongly negative public reaction. |
| subtle |
difficult to detect or define; elusive or ambiguous. |
| writhe |
to twist and turn the body as in pain, discomfort, struggle, or embarrassment; squirm. |