| acronym |
a word formed by putting together the first letters or parts of a series of words in a longer phrase. |
| analyze |
to separate into parts for close study; examine and explain. |
| ascend |
to go upward; climb; rise. |
| bamboozle |
(informal) to trick by deceptive claims, flattery, or the like; deceive. |
| disclosure |
the act or process of making known, uncovering, or exposing. |
| eon |
a very long period of time. |
| intervene |
to enter a situation so as to change what is happening. |
| missile |
an object or weapon that is thrown or shot at a target that is far away. |
| pamphlet |
a thin book that has a paper cover, written to give information on some topic. |
| parental |
of or relating to the role of a mother or father. |
| penalize |
to give penalty or punishment to. |
| portfolio |
a collection of unbound papers or other printed material, often constituting a sample of one's professional work, intended to be shown to others and transported from place to place in a specially designed case. |
| regulation |
a rule or law that controls or directs people's actions. |
| rivet |
a metal bolt that pins metal plates or other objects together. |
| untrustworthy |
not to be depended upon for honesty, loyalty, or responsible conduct. |