| bamboozle |
(informal) to trick by deceptive claims, flattery, or the like; deceive. |
| clause |
a group of words that has a subject and a verb. Clauses can be part or all of a sentence. |
| cloak |
a long, loose, outer garment without sleeves. |
| comply |
to do what is asked or demanded; act in agreement with a rule (sometimes followed by "with"). |
| descendant |
one who comes from a given ancestor or ancestors. |
| dynamics |
(used with a plural verb) the driving forces at work in any given system or situation. |
| hormone |
a substance made by certain cells in the body. Hormones move around the body in the blood and have effects on certain organs and cells. Hormones help control body processes such as growth. |
| inaugurate |
to start or cause to start formally. |
| ornery |
mean; stubborn. |
| passionate |
having or showing strong emotions. |
| tempo |
the speed at which a musical piece is to be played. |
| uncertain |
not known for sure; not definite. |
| undergraduate |
a college or university student who has not yet earned a degree. |
| underlie |
to be the foundation or basis of. |
| vigilante |
one who seeks to avenge a crime or injury or to punish a suspected criminal without legal authority or due process. |