| authority |
the right or power to give orders, make decisions, or control people. |
| emphasize |
to give particular attention to; stress. |
| expert |
someone who knows a great deal about a particular thing. |
| fascinate |
to attract and hold the attention and interest of. |
| mob |
a large crowd of angry or excited people. |
| nominate |
to choose as a candidate for election. |
| plastic |
an artificial substance made from certain kinds of chemicals that can be easily shaped when soft. Plastic is formed into many materials and products. |
| prevention |
the act or process of keeping something unwanted or dangerous from happening. |
| reluctant |
not willing or enthusiastic. |
| requirement |
something that is needed or necessary. |
| situation |
state of affairs; circumstances. |
| skid |
a sudden, sideways sliding of a vehicle. |
| stage |
a raised platform used for concerts, plays, talks, and other performances. |
| talon |
a claw of a bird or animal. |
| unravel |
to undo; reduce from cloth to threads; cause to come apart. |