| approximate |
nearly exact or correct. |
| civilization |
an advanced state of development of a society as judged by such things as having a system of government and laws, using a written language, and keeping written records. |
| clammy |
unpleasantly moist, cool, and sticky. |
| confrontation |
the act of facing or meeting another without evasion or avoidance. |
| fabrication |
a statement, document, or the like that is false or invented to deceive. |
| innovative |
new and inventive. |
| intentional |
done on purpose; deliberate. |
| intimate |
very warm, friendly, or close. |
| martial |
having to do with war or military activities. |
| pesky |
(informal) pestering or annoying. |
| privilege |
a right or benefit that is given only to a certain person, group, or social class. |
| proposal |
a suggested plan. |
| purport |
to assert or allege, especially falsely. |
| rivet |
a metal bolt that pins metal plates or other objects together. |
| shareholder |
a person who owns stock in a business organization. |