| apprehend |
to catch and place under arrest. |
| consultant |
someone whose job it is to give advice to others on a particular subject; expert. |
| contribute |
to give for a purpose. |
| diminish |
to make smaller or cause to appear smaller in size or importance. |
| enthrall |
to hold the complete attention of; fascinate. |
| escapade |
a wild adventure or prank, usually mischievous or mildly wicked. |
| foolproof |
always successful or effective. |
| hearth |
the floor of a fireplace, or the stone or brick area in front of it. |
| incidence |
the frequency with which something happens or the range over which it occurs. |
| monopoly |
complete control over a service or product within a given area. |
| plague |
a deadly disease, sudden invasion of harmful insects, or any terrible thing that harms many people. |
| skew |
to turn or go off at an angle; swerve. |
| succession |
the act or process of following or coming after something or someone else. |
| transformative |
effecting a significant change in the nature, character, or behavior of a person or group. |
| unnecessary |
not needed or required. |