| bribe |
something promised or given to a person as a way of getting that person to do a certain thing. |
| clammy |
unpleasantly moist, cool, and sticky. |
| contrary |
completely different; opposite. |
| controversy |
a disagreement; debate. |
| decoy |
something used to attract animals or people into danger. Wooden decoys in the shape of birds or animals are often used by hunters to lead animals into a trap. |
| defamation |
the act of causing damage to the reputation of a person, group, or institution by making unfavorable and unjust statements. |
| highlight |
that which is exceptionally and pleasurably memorable, important, or prominent. |
| intercept |
to stop or take hold of; interrupt the movement or progress of. |
| modify |
to change in some way; alter. |
| probation |
a period of time for testing a person's ability, character, or behavior. |
| revolt |
to rise up and fight against the government or other authority; rebel. |
| smirk |
to smile in a self-satisfied, offensively knowing, or self-conscious way. |
| snob |
a person who admires and imitates people of a high social or intellectual class. Snobs act or feel superior to anyone of a lower class. |
| somewhat |
in some measure, degree, or proportion; rather. |
| transcend |
to go beyond or rise above (a common limitation). |